This crossword No. 1512 clues and answers were published on Sun 29 Sep 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1512 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Cross-shaped : CRUCIFORM
8-across – Drug : NARCOTIC
9-across – Period of economic growth : BOOM
10-across – Group of three : TRIO
11-across – Spouse of a reigning monarch : CONSORT
13-across – In logical sequence : CONSECUTIVE
15-across – Metal stand in a fireplace : ANDIRON
17-across – Practise boxing : SPAR
20-across – Appearance; demeanour : MIEN
21-across – Hard work : INDUSTRY
22-across – Athlete on a rink : ICESKATER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Disturbance or quarrel : RUCTION
3-down – Quote : CITE
4-down – Odd-job man : FACTOTUM
5-down – Picture/word puzzle : REBUS
6-down – Unit of power : WATT
7-down – Force, compel : COERCE
12-down – Vigorous exercises : AEROBICS
13-down – Frank : CANDID
14-down – Deadlock : IMPASSE
16-down – Classical order of architecture : IONIC
18-down – Uncommon : RARE
19-down – Notion : IDEA
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.