This crossword No. 1420 clues and answers were published on Sun 18 Dec 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1420 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Remark to attract attention : PSST
3-across – Intellectuals : EGGHEADS
9-across – Israeli collective : KIBBUTZ
10-across – Funny – game : RUMMY
11-across – Simple solution to a complex problem : SILVERBULLET
13-across – Riposte : ANSWER
15-across – Indifference : APATHY
17-across – The art of flirting with disaster : BRINKMANSHIP
20-across – Snouted, furry omnivore of South America : COATI
21-across – Invade in great numbers : OVERRUN
22-across – Unjustified : BASELESS
23-across – Friend : CHUM
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Where rupees may be spent : PAKISTAN
2-down – Greek prophetess : SIBYL
4-down – Summerhouse : GAZEBO
5-down – English playwright : HAROLDPINTER
6-down – Part of a chair : ARMREST
7-down – Possible alternative to meat : SOYA
8-down – US playwright : EUGENEONEILL
12-down – Part of the ear : TYMPANUM
14-down – Trump : SURPASS
16-down – Mould in low relief : EMBOSS
18-down – Severe : HARSH
19-down – Mark on healing skin : SCAB
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.