This crossword No. 16161 clues and answers were published on Wed 23 Feb 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16161 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Buy : PURCHASE
5-across – Philosopher and economist, John Stuart ___ , d. 1873 : MILL
9-across – High-spirited escapade : CAPER
10-across – Foes : ENEMIES
11-across – Your elephant : POLYURETHANE
13-across – Liquid applied to the skin : LOTION
14-across – Nervous — tense : ONEDGE
17-across – Equally skilful with either hand : AMBIDEXTROUS
20-across – Capital of Georgia : ATLANTA
21-across – Stylishness : ECLAT
22-across – Playthings : TOYS
23-across – One making a will : TESTATOR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Agreement : PACT
2-down – Harmonious relationship : RAPPORT
3-down – Renowned escapologist : HARRYHOUDINI
4-down – Fortified wine : SHERRY
6-down – Spanish Mediterranean island : IBIZA
7-down – Made smaller : LESSENED
8-down – London football club, founded 1881 : LEYTONORIENT
12-down – Enjoyable : PLEASANT
15-down – Man’s close-fitting padded jacket worn in Shakespeare’s time : DOUBLET
16-down – Breathe out : EXHALE
18-down – Large and unwieldy : BULKY
19-down – Commotion : STIR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.