This crossword No. 15870 clues and answers were published on Fri 19 Mar 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15870 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Hope : WISH
3-across – Brought to an abrupt conclusion : CUTSHORT
8-across – One-sided win : ROUT
9-across – Against the current : UPSTREAM
11-across – Painful condition of the joints and muscles : RHEUMATISM
14-across – Show anger : BRIDLE
15-across – Lacking foresight : MYOPIC
17-across – On the streets : DOWNANDOUT
20-across – Mimic : IMITATOR
21-across – Platform sticking out into the water : PIER
22-across – Threadbare : TATTERED
23-across – Give over : CEDE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Clothing collection : WARDROBE
2-down – Holiday reminder : SOUVENIR
4-down – Self-important : UPPITY
5-down – Meeting a need : SATISFYING
6-down – Toe the line : OBEY
7-down – Casual worker : TEMP
10-down – Improve : AMELIORATE
12-down – Contrary : OPPOSITE
13-down – Without penalty : SCOTFREE
16-down – Enamoured : INLOVE
18-down – One of two British prime ministers : PITT
19-down – General idea : GIST
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.