This crossword No. 16009 clues and answers were published on Sat 28 Aug 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16009 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Belligerent : SABRERATTLING
8-across – Baby food catcher : BIB
9-across – Jog the memory : RINGABELL
10-across – Metrical : RHYTHMIC
11-across – Classical portico : STOA
13-across – Close shave : SQUEAK
14-across – Omani capital — white grape : MUSCAT
16-across – Large flightless birds : EMUS
17-across – Defamed : LIBELLED
20-across – Anonymous : INCOGNITO
21-across – Prevail : WIN
22-across – Uncontrolled competition for limited resources : FEEDINGFRENZY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Abstinent — muted in colour : SOBER
2-down – There you have it! : BOBSYOURUNCLE
3-down – Chap from this planet : EARTHMAN
4-down – British Broadcasting Corporation? : AUNTIE
5-down – Kenneth Grahame’s gentleman amphibian from The Wind in the Willows : TOAD
6-down – Human double : IDENTICALTWIN
7-down – Dashing and bold : GALLANT
12-down – À bientôt! : AUREVOIR
13-down – US arresting officer? : SHERIFF
15-down – Severe beating : HIDING
18-down – Pretty and neat : DINKY
19-down – Trademarked citrus fruit : UGLI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.