This crossword No. 16209 clues and answers were published on Wed 20 Apr 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16209 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Continue moving forward : PRESSON
8-across – Stuck : ADHERED
9-across – Alterations : CHANGES
10-across – Die down : SUBSIDE
11-across – Crimean resort, where Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in February 1945 : YALTA
13-across – Aggressive and discourteous : TRUCULENT
15-across – Artificial : CONTRIVED
18-across – Incendiarism : ARSON
21-across – Concert performance : RECITAL
22-across – Boasted : VAUNTED
23-across – Learner : TRAINEE
24-across – Foot-operated lever : TREADLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fussy : PICKY
2-down – Smartphone function : EMAIL
3-down – A genuine trust : SIGNATURETUNE
4-down – Capital of the Bahamas : NASSAU
5-down – Strauss waltz : THEBLUEDANUBE
6-down – Holiday afloat — Kidman’s ex : CRUISE
7-down – Period leading up to Christmas : ADVENT
12-down – In addition : ALSO
14-down – Roman emperor : NERO
15-down – Vicar’s assistant : CURATE
16-down – Divine drink : NECTAR
17-down – Rich soft fabric : VELVET
19-down – Replete : SATED
20-down – Gentle poke : NUDGE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.