This crossword No. 1311 clues and answers were published on Sun 15 Nov 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1311 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Complete mess : DOGSBREAKFAST
8-across – Lessening of tension in political affairs : DETENTE
9-across – Seal, waterproof : CAULK
10-across – Raise taxes : LEVY
11-across – Italian bread : CIABATTA
13-across – Chaff, badinage : BANTER
14-across – Skin complaint : ECZEMA
17-across – State of exhiliration : RHAPSODY
19-across – Nub, essence : GIST
21-across – Mythological semi-divine maiden : NYMPH
22-across – Shoulder blade : SCAPULA
24-across – Be in a precarious state : HANGBYATHREAD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Counterfeit, worthless : DUD
2-down – Exact revenge : GETEVEN
3-down – Secure, tie fast : BIND
4-down – Causing vomiting : EMETIC
5-down – Bribe : KICKBACK
6-down – Fully grown : ADULT
7-down – Dismantle : TAKEAPART
10-down – Maze : LABYRINTH
12-down – White foreign woman in the British Raj : MEMSAHIB
15-down – Devotee of good living : EPICURE
16-down – City port on the Black Sea : ODESSA
18-down – Publicisers : ADMEN
20-down – Solemn promise : OATH
23-down – Assistance : AID
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.