This crossword No. 15980 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 Jul 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15980 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Very softly : PIANISSIMO
7-across – Continues to irritate : RANKLES
8-across – Easily understandable : LUCID
10-across – Type of sediment : SILT
11-across – Gut feeling : INSTINCT
13-across – The ___ Man, 1973 horror film, starring Edward Woodward : WICKER
15-across – Earnest request : PRAYER
17-across – Highly toxic soft metal, Tl : THALLIUM
18-across – Indian flatbread, cooked on a griddle : ROTI
21-across – Relating to a person : HUMAN
22-across – Capital of French Guiana : CAYENNE
23-across – Crisp rolled gingerbread wafer, filled with cream : BRANDYSNAP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Expert assembly : PANEL
2-down – Supporter : ALLY
3-down – Crazy : INSANE
4-down – Beneficial : SALUTARY
5-down – Fake East London accent : MOCKNEY
6-down – Personal timepiece : WRISTWATCH
9-down – Controlled — firm : DETERMINED
12-down – Sheets etc : BEDLINEN
14-down – Appealing character : CHARMER
16-down – Chorus of disapproval : OUTCRY
19-down – Accept personal responsibility : OWNUP
20-down – Primary colour for printers : CYAN
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.