This crossword No. 994 clues and answers were published on Sun 12 Oct 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 994 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Of little substance : LIGHTWEIGHT
9-across – Remaining : LINGERING
10-across – Non-pedigree dog : CUR
11-across – Lout : YOBBO
13-across – Breastbone : STERNUM
14-across – Aptitude, skill : TALENT
15-across – Worn at the edges : FRAYED
18-across – Curdled milk dish : YOGHURT
20-across – Bathroom appliance : BIDET
21-across – Wonder : AWE
22-across – Careless : IMPRUDENT
24-across – Eternal : NEVERENDING
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Hostelry : INN
3-down – Country dance : HOEDOWN
4-down – Caprice : WHIMSY
5-down – Fireplace : INGLE
6-down – Trite, stale : HACKNEYED
7-down – Extemporise : PLAYITBYEAR
8-down – Plan ahead : PREMEDITATE
12-down – Spaghetti sauce : BOLOGNESE
16-down – Bounce back : REBOUND
17-down – Paper fastening : STAPLE
19-down – Bring together : UNITE
23-down – Age : EON
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.