This crossword No. 15999 clues and answers were published on Tue 17 Aug 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15999 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Very hot day : SCORCHER
5-across – Bloke : CHAP
9-across – Frequently : OFTEN
10-across – Goon era : OREGANO
11-across – Mixture of sodium bicarbonate and cream of tartar : BAKINGPOWDER
13-across – March to May in the southern hemisphere : AUTUMN
14-across – Prepared for publication : EDITED
17-across – MP’s area : CONSTITUENCY
20-across – Sickeningly obsequious : FULSOME
21-across – The Gem State in the Rockies : IDAHO
22-across – Bobcat : LYNX
23-across – Fearless : UNAFRAID
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Shortly : SOON
2-down – Pariah : OUTCAST
3-down – Christian rite — additional proof : CONFIRMATION
4-down – As much as necessary : ENOUGH
6-down – Picked up by the ears? : HEARD
7-down – Stick out : PROTRUDE
8-down – Incredible : BEYONDBELIEF
12-down – Unrealistic : FANCIFUL
15-down – Baroque keyboard composition : TOCCATA
16-down – Scattered : STREWN
18-down – Man-made fabric : NYLON
19-down – Affectionate : FOND
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.