This crossword No. 16157 clues and answers were published on Fri 18 Feb 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16157 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tackle an unpleasant situation : BITETHEBULLET
8-across – White dwarf, say : STAR
9-across – Sheath for a blade : SCABBARD
10-across – Buoyancy aid : LIFEJACKET
12-across – Big Apple borough : QUEENS
14-across – Showing compassion : CARING
15-across – Favourable : PROPITIOUS
19-across – Energetic : VIGOROUS
20-across – No longer available : GONE
21-across – Wandering — pigeon trainer : PEREGRINATION
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Fascinate : INTRIGUE
3-down – Strange and disturbing : EERIE
4-down – Cavalrymen : HUSSARS
5-down – Expressionless : BLANK
6-down – Bisque ingredient : LOBSTER
7-down – Lord : EARL
11-down – Sly slur : INNUENDO
13-down – Blow up : EXPLODE
14-down – Deep red : CRIMSON
16-down – Aroma : ODOUR
17-down – Bullion bar : INGOT
18-down – US coin : DIME
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.