This crossword No. 16198 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Apr 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16198 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine : SUMP
3-across – Freeloader : HANGERON
9-across – Relating to the immediate surroundings : AMBIENT
10-across – Clio and Thalia, for instance : MUSES
11-across – Urge : EGGON
12-across – Get-up : OUTFIT
14-across – Notice — I vet tradesmen : ADVERTISEMENT
17-across – Nasty skin condition, especially common with children : ECZEMA
19-across – UK government committee for handling emergencies : COBRA
22-across – Surrounded by : AMONG
23-across – Rough and ready : INEXACT
24-across – Losers : ALSORANS
25-across – Impose — tax : LEVY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Characterless feature of the keyboard : SPACEBAR
2-down – Crime boss : MRBIG
4-down – Dictatorial : AUTHORITARIAN
5-down – Spectrum : GAMUT
6-down – Temporary relief : RESPITE
7-down – Keep it clean to avoid trouble : NOSE
8-down – Jane Austen’s note : TENNER
13-down – Secretive : STEALTHY
15-down – Brutal : VICIOUS
16-down – Be greater than : EXCEED
18-down – English classical composer, d. 1934 : ELGAR
20-down – Cutting edge : BLADE
21-down – Facts and figures : DATA
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.