This crossword No. 16578 clues and answers were published on Sat 24 Jun 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16578 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – In an uninspiring fashion : TAMELY
4-across – Gave a scowl : GLARED
8-across – Artist’s model? : POSER
9-across – Pithy : LACONIC
10-across – Drooping : FLACCID
11-across – Absolutely not! : NOWAY
12-across – Shield displaying a coat of arms — stucco hen : SCUTCHEON
17-across – Fault : ERROR
19-across – Best conditions in the circumstances : OPTIMUM
21-across – In relation to : VISAVIS
22-across – Edible mushroom : MOREL
23-across – Hang loose : DANGLE
24-across – Fancy extras : FRILLS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Give advance notice to : TIPOFF
2-down – Unpredictable negative outcomes : MISHAPS
3-down – Words of a popular song : LYRIC
5-down – Official permission : LICENCE
6-down – Establish again on an improved basis : RENEW
7-down – Breaks down naturally : DECAYS
9-down – Laughable : LUDICROUS
13-down – Disentangle : UNRAVEL
14-down – Lame run : NUMERAL
15-down – Brassed off : PEEVED
16-down – Underwear : SMALLS
18-down – Extract from pines used to treat violin bows : ROSIN
20-down – Wild animal trainer : TAMER
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.