This crossword No. 661 clues and answers were published on Sun 18 May 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 661 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Sheer chance : LUCKOFTHEDRAW
8-across – Hair-dressing preparation : GEL
9-across – Reckless person, thrill-seeker : DAREDEVIL
10-across – Coronation : CROWNING
11-across – Group of three : TRIO
13-across – Ripe, full-grown : MATURE
14-across – Scottish playwright : BARRIE
16-across – Single combat : DUEL
17-across – Treats as celebrity : LIONISES
20-across – Small sausage : CHIPOLATA
21-across – Anger : IRE
22-across – Below the level of company director : MIDDLEMANAGER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Reasoning : LOGIC
2-down – The lure of the great outdoors : CALLOFTHEWILD
3-down – Unremarkable : ORDINARY
4-down – Royal seat : THRONE
5-down – Whirlpool : EDDY
6-down – Ford, ferry, bridge etc : RIVERCROSSING
7-down – Greet warmly : WELCOME
12-down – Uphold, preserve : MAINTAIN
13-down – Small quantity : MODICUM
15-down – Charm, win over : DISARM
18-down – Guide, direct : STEER
19-down – Canvass : POLL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.