This crossword No. 1154 clues and answers were published on Sun 12 Nov 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1154 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Deficit : SHORTFALL
8-across – Wild punch : HAYMAKER
9-across – Gentle, timid : MEEK
10-across – Spiritual teacher, mentor : GURU
11-across – Exculpate : ABSOLVE
13-across – Esprit de corps : CAMARADERIE
15-across – Daydream : REVERIE
17-across – Take a dip : SWIM
20-across – Disfigure : SCAR
21-across – Unnaturally high-pitched voice : FALSETTO
22-across – Stamp collecting : PHILATELY
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Mundane, commonplace : HUMDRUM
3-down – Libertine : RAKE
4-down – Portend : FOREBODE
5-down – Intermediate state : LIMBO
6-down – Suspend : HANG
7-down – Body of work : OEUVRE
12-down – Fertile, abundant : FRUITFUL
13-down – Compel : COERCE
14-down – Unfair treatment : RAWDEAL
16-down – Fox’s lair : EARTH
18-down – Soundless : MUTE
19-down – Surfeit : GLUT
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.