This crossword No. 16147 clues and answers were published on Mon 07 Feb 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16147 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Avoid awkwardness when meeting for the first time : BREAKTHEICE
7-across – Sudden unexpected departure : FLIT
8-across – One who claims to heed the voice of the people : DEMOCRAT
9-across – Large cushion filled with foam or granules for sitting on : BEANBAG
11-across – Vindictiveness : SPITE
13-across – Turn out : SPLAY
14-across – Associate : CONNECT
16-across – Grendel and Godzilla? : MONSTERS
17-across – Something tedious and boring : DRAG
18-across – It gets orders to execute : FIRINGSQUAD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Portable outdoor shelter : TENT
2-down – Where drivers learn to deal with slippery conditions : SKIDPAN
3-down – Mediterranean herb, ingredient in a bouquet garni : THYME
4-down – Wheels would come off the axle without it : LINCHPIN
5-down – Unassailable : BULLETPROOF
6-down – What can hold things together — it’s balanced : ELASTICBAND
10-down – Vessel said to have grounded on Mount Ararat : NOAHSARK
12-down – Own : POSSESS
15-down – Implied : MEANT
17-down – Medication : DRUG
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.