This crossword No. 16303 clues and answers were published on Mon 08 Aug 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16303 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Closely examine — unit crises : SCRUTINISE
7-across – It can start a fire : KINDLING
8-across – In the past : ONCE
9-across – One in the hole can be eaten : TOAD
10-across – Substitute : STANDIN
12-across – Calamity — at cop’s heart : CATASTROPHE
14-across – Reputation : STATURE
16-across – Limbs : ARMS
19-across – Drake’s partner? : DUCK
20-across – China’s largest city : SHANGHAI
21-across – Defiantly provocative : INYOURFACE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Change — item of clothing : SHIFT
2-down – Glowing : RADIANT
3-down – Last bit : TAIL
4-down – Worthless : NUGATORY
5-down – It can be wooden, silver or greasy : SPOON
6-down – Penperson : SCRIBE
11-down – Coffee made under pressure : ESPRESSO
12-down – Oranges and lemons? : CITRUS
13-down – Capital of Umbria, overlooking the Tiber : PERUGIA
15-down – Only for appearances : TOKEN
17-down – Lean — over : SPARE
18-down – 1968 Broadway rock musical : HAIR
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.