This crossword No. 534 clues and answers were published on Sun 04 Dec 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 534 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Deflate : CUTDOWNTOSIZE
8-across – Get back on again : REMOUNT
9-across – Fit up : EQUIP
10-across – Boast : BRAG
11-across – Erudite : WELLREAD
13-across – Adjust to surroundings : ORIENT
14-across – One of various small common birds : TOMTIT
17-across – Meeting of financial obligations : SOLVENCY
19-across – Hand-me-down : USED
21-across – Lack of interest : ENNUI
22-across – One escaping a war zone : EVACUEE
24-across – Kith and kin : FLESHANDBLOOD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Conveyance : CAR
2-down – PM, I ain’t : TIMPANI
3-down – Burden : ONUS
4-down – Chinwag : NATTER
5-down – Turn a blind eye to : OVERLOOK
6-down – Harden : INURE
7-down – Rushed through : EXPEDITED
10-down – It may hold great volumes? : BOOKSHELF
12-down – Up to half a leg in depth : KNEEHIGH
15-down – Battle formation using shields as umbrellas : TESTUDO
16-down – Mask : SCREEN
18-down – Charge : LUNGE
20-down – Smear : DAUB
23-down – Target : END
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.