This crossword No. 15949 clues and answers were published on Sat 19 Jun 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15949 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Style of neat round handwriting : COPPERPLATE
7-across – Implore : PRAY
8-across – Dearth : SHORTAGE
9-across – Animate — breathe in : INSPIRE
11-across – Bedeck : ADORN
13-across – Signs of what’s to come : OMENS
14-across – Small clump of trees : SPINNEY
16-across – Steadfast : STALWART
17-across – Jupiter : JOVE
18-across – Garden plant — re-do the pork : REDHOTPOKER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Nimble : SPRY
2-down – Spare time : LEISURE
3-down – Satirical imitation : SPOOF
4-down – Extinct mammal resembling an elephant : MASTODON
5-down – Accurate clock : CHRONOMETER
6-down – Busy bee : EAGERBEAVER
10-down – Gin-based cocktail with grenadine : PINKLADY
12-down – Gravestone inscription : EPITAPH
15-down – What’s passed in a relay race : BATON
17-down – Gag : JOKE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.