This crossword No. 16105 clues and answers were published on Sat 18 Dec 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16105 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Thread-like structure in living cells carrying genetic information : CHROMOSOME
7-across – Queensland’s capital : BRISBANE
8-across – Part of the mouth : ROOF
9-across – Gardener’s shallow basket : TRUG
10-across – Rugby position : FLYHALF
12-across – At present — fetch Ron one : FORTHENONCE
14-across – Treacle : ELECTRA
16-across – Bargain — short cut? : SNIP
19-across – Joint often used in dandling : KNEE
20-across – One of Shakespeare’s tragedies : KINGLEAR
21-across – Short leather trousers with braces : LEDERHOSEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Measure of gold purity : CARAT
2-down – Saviour : RESCUER
3-down – An average : MEAN
4-down – Young plant : SEEDLING
5-down – One of the gifts brought by the Magi : MYRRH
6-down – Border, Scotch or Welsh sheepdog : COLLIE
11-down – A Native American people — coke here : CHEROKEE
12-down – Crime, such as murder or arson : FELONY
13-down – Flummox : NONPLUS
15-down – Greek island, base of the Minoan civilisation : CRETE
17-down – Without bells and whistles : PLAIN
18-down – Rainfall measurement unit : INCH
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.