The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Wednesday, 13th September 2023 There are 14 across clues and 10 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Wednesday, 13th September 2023. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 8: Speed taken by European in present condition for stressEMPHASISAAcross 9: Playing tune after late instruction for playersEXEUNTAAcross 10: On supplier's van, prompt deliveryRESCUEAAcross 11: Buccaneer's accessory with borders of ebony jazzed up the capEYEPATCHAAcross 12: Ex-PM leaving Britain returns in Omani capital?RIALAAcross 13: One wearing perfume, I see, after doubt concerning lab tests?SCIENTIFICAAcross 15: Might one have stomach bearing large weight?GLUTTONAAcross 16: Rail vehicle emptied in India, almostINVEIGHAAcross 18: Sex bomb periodically poking idlers in IT staffWEBMASTERSAAcross 19: Bit of rock, say, extracted from boulder if fracturedRIFFAAcross 20: Most insightful, in a way, given university assessmentASTUTESTAAcross 22: Old King Cole's coat worn by a superfanCANUTEAAcross 23: Fabled sailor ignoring isle in voyage, touring roundCRUSOEAAcross 24: Drink and drink? Picaroon's game!GIN RUMMYDDown 1: The Yard, say, certain to pursue scallywag, with fury about a male criminalIMPERIALMEASUREDDown 2: Sweet Disney film about horse getting behind deer, we hearCHOCOLATE MOUSSEDDown 3: Slanders according to newspaper put in issueASPERSIONSDDown 4: Comic figure in swinging parties wanting soft kissASTERIXDDown 5: Turkey-based snacks embezzler oddly rejectedMEZEDDown 6: Brother maybe supporting sister, receiving love for that?RELATIVE PRONOUNDDown 7: End of work — Crime and PunishmentKNOCKINGOFFTIMEDDown 14: Crazy and inspiring feature on politician in segment of TimeNANOSECONDDDown 17: I'm uncertain and tense, tucking into Spanish port — it makes my head spin!VERTIGODDown 21: Pitcher's fierce throw — take cover at the backEWER