This crossword No. 995 clues and answers were published on Sun 19 Oct 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 995 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Chain reaction : KNOCKONEFFECT
8-across – Group of three : TRIO
9-across – Abode : DWELLING
10-across – Make intricate : COMPLICATE
12-across – Commandeer : HIJACK
14-across – Shrewd : ASTUTE
15-across – Easy : CHILDSPLAY
19-across – Tanning lounge : SOLARIUM
20-across – Roman garment : TOGA
21-across – Region served by hospital, school etc : CATCHMENTAREA
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Drug : NARCOTIC
3-down – Infantile breathing difficulties : CROUP
4-down – Familiar name for the devil : OLDNICK
5-down – Suppository : ENEMA
6-down – Type of hazelnut : FILBERT
7-down – Hypocrisy : CANT
11-down – Lag behind : STRAGGLE
13-down – Outdated : ARCHAIC
14-down – Stomach : ABDOMEN
16-down – Turn of phrase : IDIOM
17-down – Slightly leavened bread : PITTA
18-down – Hindu philosophy : YOGA
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.