This crossword No. 15868 clues and answers were published on Wed 17 Mar 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15868 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Good times and bad times : UPSANDDOWNS
9-across – Too early : PREMATURE
10-across – Sticky stuff : GOO
11-across – Neat : NIFTY
13-across – Grid-type structure : LATTICE
14-across – Bricklayer’s tool : TROWEL
15-across – Claim : ASSERT
18-across – Ludicrous : RISIBLE
20-across – Room at the top : ATTIC
21-across – Contagious viral infection : FLU
22-across – No longer necessary : REDUNDANT
24-across – Not made to order : OFFTHESHELF
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Pastry dish : PIE
3-down – Closely inspect : ANALYSE
4-down – Twice : DOUBLE
5-down – Blatant : OVERT
6-down – Failing to take proper care : NEGLIGENT
7-down – Prodigal : SPENDTHRIFT
8-down – Tame : DOMESTICATE
12-down – Something to eat : FOODSTUFF
16-down – Unswerving : STAUNCH
17-down – Irritate : NEEDLE
19-down – Break apart : BURST
23-down – Everyone : ALL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.