This crossword No. 16988 clues and answers were published on Wed 16 Oct 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16988 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – The business of Mad Men : ADVERTISING
7-across – Something borrowed : LOAN
8-across – One supplies – VIP order : PROVIDER
9-across – Find it on one’s knees? : PATELLA
11-across – Swill with water : RINSE
13-across – Food, daisy or paper : CHAIN
14-across – Aridity : DRYNESS
16-across – Obscure : ABSTRUSE
17-across – Arab sailing boat : DHOW
18-across – Disgraceful situation : ABOMINATION
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Kiln : OVEN
2-down – Get to grips : GRAPPLE
3-down – One’s not yet an adult : MINOR
4-down – Rift : DIVISION
5-down – Anxiety disorder which may prevent one going out : AGORAPHOBIA
6-down – British cafe serving fry-ups : GREASYSPOON
10-down – Process by which someone is forced to move out : EVICTION
12-down – Armoury : ARSENAL
15-down – Accountant’s work : AUDIT
17-down – Medical device delivering fluids into the bloodstream : DRIP
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.