This crossword No. 29174 clues and answers were published on Wed 13 Sep 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29174 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Speed taken by European in present condition for stress : EMPHASIS
9-across – Playing tune after late instruction for players : EXEUNT
10-across – On supplier’s van, prompt delivery : RESCUE
11-across – Buccaneer’s accessory with borders of ebony jazzed up the cap : EYEPATCH
12-across – Ex-PM leaving Britain returns in Omani capital? : RIAL
13-across – One wearing perfume, I see, after doubt concerning lab tests? : SCIENTIFIC
15-across – Might one have stomach bearing large weight? : GLUTTON
16-across – Rail vehicle emptied in India, almost : INVEIGH
18-across – Sex bomb periodically poking idlers in IT staff : WEBMASTERS
19-across – Bit of rock, say, extracted from boulder if fractured : RIFF
20-across – Most insightful, in a way, given university assessment : ASTUTEST
22-across – Old King Cole’s coat worn by a superfan : CANUTE
23-across – Fabled sailor ignoring isle in voyage, touring round : CRUSOE
24-across – Drink and drink? Picaroon’s game! : GINRUMMY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – The Yard, say, certain to pursue scallywag, with fury about a male criminal : IMPERIALMEASURE
2-down – Sweet Disney film about horse getting behind deer, we hear : CHOCOLATEMOUSSE
3-down – Slanders according to newspaper put in issue : ASPERSIONS
4-down – Comic figure in swinging parties wanting soft kiss : ASTERIX
5-down – Turkey-based snacks embezzler oddly rejected : MEZE
6-down – Brother maybe supporting sister, receiving love for that? : RELATIVEPRONOUN
7-down – End of work — Crime and Punishment : KNOCKINGOFFTIME
14-down – Crazy and inspiring feature on politician in segment of Time : NANOSECOND
17-down – I’m uncertain and tense, tucking into Spanish port — it makes my head spin! : VERTIGO
21-down – Pitcher’s fierce throw — take cover at the back : EWER
This crossword has in total 24 where 14 are across and 10 are down.