This crossword No. 16140 clues and answers were published on Sat 29 Jan 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16140 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – It’ll make your hair curl! : PERM
3-across – Judge : ASSESSOR
8-across – Chafes : RUBS
9-across – Excellent player : VIRTUOSO
11-across – Not new : SECONDHAND
14-across – Shiny decoration : TINSEL
15-across – West African country — old British gold coin : GUINEA
17-across – Shakespeare’s Malvolio is definitely one! : SPOILSPORT
20-across – Opening night : PREMIERE
21-across – On a single occasion : ONCE
22-across – High-ranking : TOPLEVEL
23-across – Military dining room : MESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – South Korean film, Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards : PARASITE
2-down – With a healthy reddish complexion : RUBICUND
4-down – Forger’s workshop? : SMITHY
5-down – Put out : EXTINGUISH
6-down – Messy individual : SLOB
7-down – Crucifix : ROOD
10-down – Business venture : ENTERPRISE
12-down – Reveal : ANNOUNCE
13-down – Devoid of diplomacy : TACTLESS
16-down – Make a way through : PIERCE
18-down – Expectorated : SPAT
19-down – Mayday! : HELP
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.