This crossword No. 16268 clues and answers were published on Tue 28 Jun 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16268 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Protective panel behind sink or cooker : SPLASHBACK
7-across – Hard feelings : RANCOUR
8-across – Durable cotton fabric : DENIM
10-across – Nourish : FEED
11-across – A spinner’s delivery? : OFFBREAK
13-across – Paving stone — mend shoes : COBBLE
15-across – Piano : JOANNA
17-across – One who sings the praises of another : EULOGIST
18-across – Use e-cigarettes : VAPE
21-across – Taut : TIGHT
22-across – Infuriated : ENRAGED
23-across – Scottish queen who fled to England and was executed 1587 : MARYSTUART
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – As : SINCE
2-down – Behold! : LOOK
3-down – Dissension : STRIFE
4-down – Devastating event : BODYBLOW
5-down – Anxious feeling : CONCERN
6-down – Skilled : PROFICIENT
9-down – Atone : MAKEAMENDS
12-down – A little : SLIGHTLY
14-down – North Italian city, home to the world’s oldest university : BOLOGNA
16-down – Stance : ASCENT
19-down – Anxiety : ANGST
20-down – Either of the Bear constellations : URSA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.