This crossword No. 1182 clues and answers were published on Sun 27 May 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1182 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Confess : COMECLEAN
8-across – Spartan slave : HELOT
9-across – Alleviate : LIGHTEN
10-across – Ineffectual office holder : LAMEDUCK
11-across – Step of ladder : RUNG
13-across – Clergyman : PRIEST
14-across – Amiable : BENIGN
16-across – Bacchanalia : ORGY
17-across – Spray can : ATOMISER
19-across – Huge : IMMENSE
20-across – Crockery : CHINA
21-across – The past : YESTERDAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Look smart : CUTADASH
2-down – Malevolence : MALICE
3-down – Imprison : CAGE
4-down – Keen : ENTHUSIASTIC
5-down – Ninety year old : NONAGENARIAN
6-down – Talented youngster : CHILDPRODIGY
7-down – International sports meeting : OLYMPICGAMES
12-down – Maritime driving seat : HELM
15-down – Listen to : ATTEND
18-down – Opening bet : ANTE
20-down – Coquettish : COY
This crossword has in total 23 where 12 are across and 11 are down.