This crossword No. 16996 clues and answers were published on Fri 25 Oct 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16996 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – African burrower : AARDVARK
5-across – Bed – steal : CRIB
9-across – Spicy seed : CUMIN
10-across – Sudden collapse : CROPPER
11-across – Old master key – opus set apart : PASSEPARTOUT
13-across – Every seven days : WEEKLY
14-across – Dangerous, aggressive type : PSYCHO
17-across – Also : ADDITIONALLY
20-across – Defensive wall : BULWARK
21-across – Conspiring clique : CABAL
22-across – Insides shot? : XRAY
23-across – Valiant : FEARLESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Char : ARCH
2-down – Fossick : RUMMAGE
3-down – Snappy plant? : VENUSFLYTRAP
4-down – Kitchen instructions : RECIPE
6-down – Copy : REPRO
7-down – Pub seat : BARSTOOL
8-down – Hankies and bells performer : MORRISDANCER
12-down – Small hot nightclub – US cell : SWEATBOX
15-down – Grade : CALIBRE
16-down – Turf accountant : BOOKIE
18-down – Landform at river mouth : DELTA
19-down – Positive thing : PLUS
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.