This crossword No. 16223 clues and answers were published on Fri 06 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16223 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Temporary setback : HICCUP
4-across – Hot pepper : CHILLI
9-across – Colouring : PIGMENT
10-across – Open : UNZIP
11-across – Eagle’s nest? : EYRIE
12-across – Gambling establishments : CASINOS
13-across – Came down to earth with a big bump : CRASHLANDED
18-across – Rhinoplasty : NOSEJOB
20-across – Shrewdness : SAVVY
22-across – U-shaped river curve : OXBOW
23-across – Devalue : CHEAPEN
24-across – Piece of cake : DODDLE
25-across – Built to last : STURDY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Line in Catch-22 : HYPHEN
2-down – Havana, say : CIGAR
3-down – Ineffective : USELESS
5-down – A long time : HOURS
6-down – Medicated sweet : LOZENGE
7-down – Put upon : IMPOSE
8-down – Small spiny fish : STICKLEBACK
14-down – Unopened flower — Citizen Kane’s cheap little sled : ROSEBUD
15-down – That won’t be a problem : NOSWEAT
16-down – Wrap : ENFOLD
17-down – New South Wales capital : SYDNEY
19-down – Brilliant stone : JEWEL
21-down – Venomous snake : VIPER
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.