This crossword No. 15169 clues and answers were published on Wed 19 Dec 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15169 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Lack of affectation or pretence : SIMPLICITY
7-across – Declare formally : PROCLAIM
8-across – Yemeni port : ADEN
9-across – Brief look : PEEK
10-across – Homeless woman : BAGLADY
12-across – French railway : CHEMINDEFER
14-across – Balkan country : ALBANIA
16-across – Umbrella : GAMP
19-across – 0 : ZERO
20-across – Waste water : EFFLUENT
21-across – Bosom companion : BESTFRIEND
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Waste : SCRAP
2-down – Large heavy knife for cutting vegetation : MACHETE
3-down – Jump : LEAP
4-down – Soldier trained for raiding : COMMANDO
5-down – Rough path : TRAIL
6-down – One way to get a goal in football : HEADER
11-down – Assiduous : DILIGENT
12-down – Person on the line : CALLER
13-down – Special attraction : FEATURE
15-down – Got out of bed : AROSE
17-down – Became ill though longing : PINED
18-down – Distant parts : AFAR
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.