This crossword No. 1148 clues and answers were published on Sun 01 Oct 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1148 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Last-but-one : PENULTIMATE
7-across – Ballad : SONG
8-across – Deflection of bullet’s path : RICOCHET
9-across – Having sufficient numbers for meeting : QUORATE
11-across – Tussle : SCRAP
13-across – Insignificant : PETTY
14-across – Socratic poison : HEMLOCK
16-across – Vigilant : WATCHFUL
17-across – Plausible : GLIB
18-across – Teasing : TANTALISING
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Cosy : SNUG
2-down – Lucidity : CLARITY
3-down – Snag, drawback : HITCH
4-down – Ludicrous : FARCICAL
5-down – Bulging : PROTUBERANT
6-down – Striking : EYECATCHING
10-down – Taciturn : RETICENT
12-down – Orate : DECLAIM
15-down – Edible entrails : OFFAL
17-down – Manner of walking : GAIT
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.