This crossword No. 16243 clues and answers were published on Mon 30 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16243 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – One of over 100 circular masonry forts built to protect the English coast against the French : MARTELLOTOWER
8-across – Inn : PUB
9-across – 1999 film starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter : FIGHTCLUB
10-across – Sportier : PIERROTS
11-across – Large quantity : MASS
13-across – Failed to hit the mark : MISSED
14-across – Don’t venture out : STOPIN
16-across – Horse with, say, a chestnut coat mixed with white : ROAN
17-across – Ring it for advice : HELPLINE
20-across – Sign of the zodiac : CAPRICORN
21-across – It’s company! : TWO
22-across – Rehydrate food : ORDEROFTHEDAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Wipe clean : MOPUP
2-down – Automatically approved : RUBBERSTAMPED
3-down – Compelled : ENFORCED
4-down – Lungs of sheep, bullocks and pigs used in pet food : LIGHTS
5-down – Young children : TOTS
6-down – Impressively furnished : WELLAPPOINTED
7-down – Paul ___ , US bass singer and outspoken political activist, d. 1976 : ROBESON
12-down – Only if it’s really necessary : ATAPINCH
13-down – Soft leather made originally from goatskin : MOROCCO
15-down – Send packing : SEEOFF
18-down – Tropical hardwood : EBONY
19-down – Coffin’s support before burial : BIER
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.