This crossword No. 16088 clues and answers were published on Mon 29 Nov 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16088 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Engrossing thriller of a book : PAGETURNER
7-across – Cattle thief who makes a noise? : RUSTLER
8-across – Rough — brusque : GRUFF
10-across – Extensive : VAST
11-across – Place for a quick bite : SNACKBAR
13-across – Do something with abandon : LETRIP
15-across – Stick : ADHERE
17-across – Partridge or pheasant? : GAMEBIRD
18-across – Flat circular shape : DISC
21-across – Rot : SPOIL
22-across – One of nine in an alley : SKITTLE
23-across – Keen fan : AFICIONADO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Strikes an attitude : POSES
2-down – Substantial gap : GULF
3-down – Crowd : THRONG
4-down – Oliver Cromwell, for instance : REGICIDE
5-down – Calm : EQUABLE
6-down – Advantages enjoyed by certain groups : PRIVILEGES
9-down – Rather unlikely : FARFETCHED
12-down – Definitely not on the side of the angels : DIABOLIC
14-down – Leisure : TIMEOFF
16-down – The Sistine Chapel has many such paintings : FRESCO
19-down – Song opening : INTRO
20-down – Permission to enter another country : VISA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.