This crossword No. 1254 clues and answers were published on Sun 13 Oct 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1254 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Comparatively rich : BETTEROFF
8-across – Small firework : SQUIB
9-across – Relaxed : RESTFUL
10-across – Reflect : LOOKBACK
11-across – Milk by-product : WHEY
13-across – Sheep meat : MUTTON
14-across – Unit of Scouts : PATROL
16-across – Fencing sword : EPEE
17-across – Translucent : PELLUCID
19-across – Measure of explosive power : KILOTON
20-across – Laconic : TERSE
21-across – Having inflamed joints : RHEUMATIC
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Period of increased birth rate : BABYBOOM
2-down – Three times : THRICE
3-down – Uncomplicated : EASY
4-down – Not for publication : OFFTHERECORD
5-down – Completely developed : FULLYFLEDGED
6-down – Refugee : ASYLUMSEEKER
7-down – Unexpected : OUTOFTHEBLUE
12-down – Graceful, dancer-like : BALLETIC
15-down – Curdled milk : RENNET
18-down – Stalk : STEM
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.