This crossword No. 16010 clues and answers were published on Mon 30 Aug 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16010 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Triangular Russian instrument : BALALAIKA
8-across – Hindu teacher who has achieved a high level of spiritual insight : YOGI
9-across – Deliberately make more confusing : OBFUSCATE
10-across – Computing unit : BYTE
13-across – Extremely cold — at the extremes : POLAR
15-across – American hotdog — ie wren : WIENER
16-across – Rodent — per hog : GOPHER
17-across – Coniferous tree : SPRUCE
19-across – Scrooge : MEANIE
20-across – Foot traveller who, for pleasure, goes on extended walks : HIKER
21-across – Weakest in the litter : RUNT
24-across – Causing excitement : THRILLING
25-across – State of deep and prolonged unconsciousness : COMA
26-across – Revelation : EYEOPENER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Swedish pop group, formed 1972 : ABBA
3-down – Chills and fever : AGUE
4-down – Tower of strength : ANCHOR
5-down – What holds a soldier’s clothes and personal possessions : KITBAG
6-down – Lightweight thermoplastic, used in packaging : POLYTHENE
7-down – Extra food on a smaller plate : SIDEORDER
11-down – Showing wonder and dread : AWESTRUCK
12-down – Musician’s timekeeper : METRONOME
13-down – Beauty — furry fruit : PEACH
14-down – Lunar exploration vehicle? : ROVER
18-down – Five sixteens : EIGHTY
19-down – Country where Guadalajara is to be found : MEXICO
22-down – Stick : GLUE
23-down – Initial contribution players make to the pot : ANTE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.