This crossword No. 15856 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 Mar 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15856 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Soothing ointment : BALM
3-across – Angelic : CHERUBIC
9-across – Bogeyman : BUGBEAR
10-across – Stimulate curiosity : PIQUE
11-across – Rudimentary : BASIC
12-across – Ship’s smokestack : FUNNEL
14-across – Portable engine for a boat : OUTBOARDMOTOR
17-across – Crisps, sandwiches etc : SNACKS
19-across – Eat as much as you like! : DIGIN
22-across – Short ad : PROMO
23-across – Awaiting resolution : INLIMBO
24-across – On the payroll : SALARIED
25-across – Floating structure like Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon-Tiki : RAFT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Significant increase in the birth rate : BABYBOOM
2-down – Racing sleds : LUGES
4-down – Watford is the largest town in this Home County : HERTFORDSHIRE
5-down – Mature : RIPEN
6-down – Legacy : BEQUEST
7-down – Team in charge of an aeroplane : CREW
8-down – Fastener — clover : VELCRO
13-down – Page : PRINTOUT
15-down – Food wrapping made of aluminium : TINFOIL
16-down – Confuse : MUDDLE
18-down – Singing group : CHOIR
20-down – Greek equivalent of G : GAMMA
21-down – Musical work : OPUS
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.