This crossword No. 16106 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 Dec 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16106 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – A ___ Lad : SHROPSHIRE
7-across – Nelson or Hornblower? : HORATIO
8-across – More fully developed : RIPER
10-across – Fastened with needle and thread : SEWN
11-across – Conciliated : APPEASED
13-across – One behind the other : TANDEM
15-across – Be contrite : REPENT
17-across – Bridge carrying a waterway : AQUEDUCT
18-across – Neck style or haircut? : CREW
21-across – Simple and guileless : NAIVE
22-across – Sycophant : CRAWLER
23-across – Talkative person : CHATTERBOX
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Small mammal with a long snout : SHREW
2-down – Established religious ceremony : RITE
3-down – Immediate : PROMPT
4-down – Riders : HORSEMEN
5-down – Quick and effective reply : RIPOSTE
6-down – Spooky fairground ride : GHOSTTRAIN
9-down – Maggie May singer : RODSTEWART
12-down – Race with no clear single winner : DEADHEAT
14-down – Provide with sustenance : NOURISH
16-down – Hanging spear of frozen water : ICICLE
19-down – Take it easy : RELAX
20-down – Raiment : GARB
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.