This crossword No. 15982 clues and answers were published on Wed 28 Jul 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15982 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Audacious : BOLD
3-across – Cordial : AMICABLE
9-across – Keen to find out : CURIOUS
10-across – Long-handled broom made of twigs : BESOM
11-across – At right angles to a ship : ABEAM
12-across – Chinwag : CONFAB
14-across – Configuration of stars as seen from Earth : CONSTELLATION
17-across – Angle formed by the junction of two branches of a tree : CROTCH
19-across – Get it down you! : EATUP
22-across – Device used to invert an image : PRISM
23-across – Unsophisticated young woman : INGENUE
24-across – Go here in disgrace : DOGHOUSE
25-across – Checks closely : VETS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – As luck would have it : BYCHANCE
2-down – Syd Little’s old partner : LARGE
4-down – Children’s game that leaves one standing! : MUSICALCHAIRS
5-down – A floating bedroom? : CABIN
6-down – Type of long-grained rice : BASMATI
7-down – US television award : EMMY
8-down – Clever remark : BONMOT
13-down – Snatches : SNIPPETS
15-down – Nightingale’s calling? : NURSING
16-down – Get even : AVENGE
18-down – Pace : TEMPO
20-down – Slight trace of colour : TINGE
21-down – Imitated in every way : APED
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.