This crossword No. 16249 clues and answers were published on Mon 06 Jun 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16249 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Select only the best : CHERRYPICK
7-across – Item of lingerie : KNICKERS
8-across – Like a lamb? : MEEK
9-across – Overblown publicity : HYPE
10-across – Testing conditions : RIGOURS
12-across – Finally get it : SEETHELIGHT
14-across – Pop the question : PROPOSE
16-across – Blyton or Bagnold? : ENID
19-across – Question : QUIZ
20-across – Project : OVERHANG
21-across – It’s pulped for recycling — appears wet : WASTEPAPER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – A piece of cake : CINCH
2-down – One on the run? : ESCAPEE
3-down – Stink : REEK
4-down – Potential : POSSIBLE
5-down – Star actor’s brief dramatic role : CAMEO
6-down – Feel sorry : REGRET
11-down – Gradually eliminate : PHASEOUT
12-down – Winding sheet : SHROUD
13-down – Armed helicopter : GUNSHIP
15-down – Italian oven-baked dish : PIZZA
17-down – Charitable person : DONOR
18-down – Profound : DEEP
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.