This crossword No. 15853 clues and answers were published on Sat 27 Feb 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15853 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Excellent gag : RIBTICKLER
7-across – Person who remains doubtful : AGNOSTIC
8-across – Delight : GLEE
9-across – System of exercises to promote control of body and mind : YOGA
10-across – Lack : ABSENCE
12-across – Happy-go-lucky — a rum car hums : HARUMSCARUM
14-across – Fickle : FLIGHTY
16-across – Lacking sensation : NUMB
19-across – Pulse : BEAN
20-across – Party acting game : CHARADES
21-across – Over fastidious : PERNICKETY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Game where forward passes are illegal : RUGBY
2-down – Internet commentator : BLOGGER
3-down – Taking lively interest in : INTO
4-down – Bribe : KICKBACK
5-down – Bird of prey with broad wings : EAGLE
6-down – Digital filming device for putting images on the internet : WEBCAM
11-down – Symbol expressing feelings — to come in : EMOTICON
12-down – Shout out loudly : HOLLER
13-down – Food cooked or served in a roll : ROULADE
15-down – Bottled spirit? : GENIE
17-down – Smelling of bitter? : BEERY
18-down – Of those who aren’t clergy : LAIC
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.