This crossword No. 15849 clues and answers were published on Tue 23 Feb 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15849 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Gear : CLOTHES
8-across – Holidaymaker : TOURIST
9-across – Paper-based art form : ORIGAMI
10-across – Without payment : FORFREE
11-across – That place : THERE
13-across – Whatever the reason, it must not happen! : NOEXCUSES
15-across – Third of 51 : SEVENTEEN
18-across – Overhanging part of roof : EAVES
21-across – Fishy girl? : MERMAID
22-across – Bring to mind : IMAGINE
23-across – Add sugar : SWEETEN
24-across – Time between school and uni? : GAPYEAR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Native of Split, perhaps : CROAT
2-down – Black or green stoned fruit : OLIVE
3-down – A perfect situation? : HEAVENONEARTH
4-down – Smother : STIFLE
5-down – Oil-fired light — numerical harp : HURRICANELAMP
6-down – Fruit with a thick rind and juicy edible pulp inside : CITRUS
7-down – Emphasise : STRESS
12-down – Ginormous : HUGE
14-down – Lip : EDGE
15-down – In Indian cooking, a small fried turnover filled with vegetables or meat : SAMOSA
16-down – Whirlpool : VORTEX
17-down – Last part : ENDING
19-down – Articulate : VOICE
20-down – Promise : SWEAR
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.