This crossword No. 16144 clues and answers were published on Thu 03 Feb 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16144 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Cunning : CUTE
3-across – Chit-chat : IDLETALK
9-across – Wild horse — Ford car : MUSTANG
10-across – Very particular : FUSSY
11-across – Sydney’s iconic beach : BONDI
12-across – Curved fruit : BANANA
14-across – Low-fat dairy product : COTTAGECHEESE
17-across – Seize control illegally : HIJACK
19-across – Trickery : GUILE
22-across – Immoral : WRONG
23-across – Cretan princess who helped Theseus escape the Minotaur : ARIADNE
24-across – Monies, given or received : PAYMENTS
25-across – Escape route : EXIT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Performer’s return after a gap : COMEBACK
2-down – US boxer, undisputed world heavyweight champion 1987-90 : TYSON
4-down – Complete muddle — Feds ask Bogart : DOGSBREAKFAST
5-down – Dainty : ELFIN
6-down – Time away : ABSENCE
7-down – Lockers : KEYS
8-down – Small harbour for pleasure craft : MARINA
13-down – Forceful : VEHEMENT
15-down – Three-parter : TRILOGY
16-down – Burns Night dish : HAGGIS
18-down – Dispute : ARGUE
20-down – Contents list : INDEX
21-down – Trade : SWAP
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.