This crossword No. 1176 clues and answers were published on Sun 15 Apr 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1176 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Expression difficult to articulate : TONGUETWISTER
8-across – Egyptian goddess : ISIS
9-across – Ostensible : SOCALLED
10-across – Reproving : ADMONITORY
12-across – Badger : HASSLE
14-across – Kidnap : ABDUCT
15-across – Stopping-off place : PORTOFCALL
19-across – Religious fasting period : EMBERDAY
20-across – Similar : AKIN
21-across – More trouble than it’s worth : WHITEELEPHANT
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Black volcanic rock : OBSIDIAN
3-down – Gadget : GISMO
4-down – With bathroom attached : ENSUITE
5-down – Crazy : WACKO
6-down – Spread apart : SPLAYED
7-down – Fencing sword : EPEE
11-down – Lowly kitchen maid : SCULLION
13-down – Wise : SAPIENT
14-down – Disciple : ACOLYTE
16-down – Crest : RIDGE
17-down – Private tutor : COACH
18-down – Asian nursemaid : AMAH
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.