This crossword No. 16006 clues and answers were published on Wed 25 Aug 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16006 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Type of needlework : CROSSSTITCH
9-across – For the most part : INTHEMAIN
10-across – Observe : SEE
11-across – Machine with more than one function : COMBI
13-across – Wheat, barley, oats etc : CEREALS
14-across – Dutch royal house — fruit : ORANGE
15-across – Fixed allowance : RATION
18-across – V-shaped stripe : CHEVRON
20-across – Highest part in a piece of choral music : CANTO
21-across – Equipment : KIT
22-across – Hold one’s ground : STANDFIRM
24-across – Fit to be seen in public : PRESENTABLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Codswallop : ROT
3-down – Ostensible : SEEMING
4-down – Not enough when compared with demand : SCARCE
5-down – Deep — essential : INNER
6-down – Stopping — canoeists : CESSATION
7-down – Doddle : PIECEOFCAKE
8-down – Don’s surname : NESSUNDORMA
12-down – Carnivore : MEATEATER
16-down – Pastoral paradise : ARCADIA
17-down – To no avail : INVAIN
19-down – Traditional Valentine’s Day gift : ROSES
23-down – Ailing : ILL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.