This crossword No. 16091 clues and answers were published on Thu 02 Dec 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16091 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Fitful : SPASMODIC
8-across – Widespread loathing : ODIUM
9-across – Romantic attachment : LIAISON
10-across – Intimate and cosy gossip : SCHMOOZE
11-across – High point of St Peter’s Basilica : DOME
13-across – Official pass : PERMIT
14-across – The swine won’t appreciate them : PEARLS
16-across – A necessary thing : MUST
17-across – Takes cab : BACKSEAT
19-across – Most piercing : LOUDEST
20-across – Named the ninth rock from the sun in 1930, demoted to ‘dwarf planet’ in 2006 : PLUTO
21-across – Become suspicious : SMELLARAT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Meaningful : SYMBOLIC
2-down – In flames : ABLAZE
3-down – Alcohol made from fermented honey : MEAD
4-down – Impolite : DISCOURTEOUS
5-down – Exchange of views : CONVERSATION
6-down – Physical reaction to something hair-raising : GOOSEPIMPLES
7-down – Stressful : HIGHPRESSURE
12-down – Where one is vulnerable : WEAKSPOT
15-down – Salesperson’s spiel : PATTER
18-down – Somewhere up in the Lake District? : FELL
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.