This crossword No. 16095 clues and answers were published on Tue 07 Dec 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16095 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – It precedes the main event : CURTAINRAISER
8-across – Most precious : DEAREST
9-across – Gave form to : BUILT
10-across – Bucket : PAIL
11-across – What surrounds a kernel : NUTSHELL
13-across – Ned Kelly, for instance : OUTLAW
14-across – Spanish madam : SENORA
17-across – Authorised : OFFICIAL
19-across – Pipe for channelling smoke : FLUE
21-across – Secret love affair : AMOUR
22-across – Dense group of bushes : THICKET
24-across – Extremists — cut fingernail : LUNATICFRINGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Disreputable chap : CAD
2-down – Pragmatic sort : REALIST
3-down – Suddenly terminated : AXED
4-down – Cricketing reprieve : NOTOUT
5-down – Set upon in a surprise attack : AMBUSHED
6-down – Shoot from a concealed position : SNIPE
7-down – Strike back : RETALIATE
10-down – Media event for celebrities : PHOTOCALL
12-down – Card game played in casinos : BACCARAT
15-down – Wet weather gear : OILSKIN
16-down – Putty-style sealant : MASTIC
18-down – Look cross : FROWN
20-down – ‘New Look’ fashion designer Christian ___ , d. 1957 : DIOR
23-down – Secure — connection : TIE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.