This crossword No. 1384 clues and answers were published on Sun 10 Apr 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1384 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Arguments for and against : PROSANDCONS
9-across – Afflicted by joint pains etc. : RHEUMATIC
10-across – Song, melody : AIR
11-across – Staircase post : NEWEL
13-across – Offspring of giant cat : LIONCUB
14-across – Commotion, uproar : FURORE
15-across – Render insensible : BENUMB
18-across – Male domestic fowl : ROOSTER
20-across – Essential : VITAL
21-across – Unit of energy : ERG
22-across – Illuminate from behind : BACKLIGHT
24-across – Cheap diner : GREASYSPOON
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Regret : RUE
3-down – Piece of embroidery : SAMPLER
4-down – Annoy : NETTLE
5-down – Source of cocoa, chocolate : CACAO
6-down – Of little importance : NOACCOUNT
7-down – Hot-dog sausage : FRANKFURTER
8-down – Likelihood : PROBABILITY
12-down – Hawk, bellicose person : WARMONGER
16-down – Wrap : ENVELOP
17-down – Awkward : TRICKY
19-down – Leg bone : TIBIA
23-down – Slimy substance : GOO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.