This crossword No. 16239 clues and answers were published on Wed 25 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16239 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Rod with rake for relieving irritation : BACKSCRATCHER
8-across – Three similar things considered as a unit : TRIPLET
9-across – Low evergreen heath plant : BROOM
10-across – You can’t relax with these in your pants : ANTS
11-across – One with a constantly negative attitude : NAYSAYER
13-across – Arrive : TURNUP
14-across – Hard worker — malicious software : TROJAN
17-across – Responding to a stimulus : REACTIVE
19-across – Take to one’s heels : SCAT
21-across – In danger of falling off : LOOSE
22-across – Major Roman Catholic pilgrimage destination in southern France : LOURDES
24-across – Referee : WHISTLEBLOWER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Nocturnal flying animal : BAT
2-down – American beast : CRITTER
3-down – Period for buying at reduced prices : SALE
4-down – Knocking sound : RATTAT
5-down – Best roué : TOBESURE
6-down – Total rubbish : HOOEY
7-down – Dutch painter, d. 1669 : REMBRANDT
10-down – Pleasure felt following the event : AFTERGLOW
12-down – Result of dividing one number by another : QUOTIENT
15-down – Curious member of the crow family : JACKDAW
16-down – Slim and elegant : SVELTE
18-down – Garlic mayo : AIOLI
20-down – Optimistic stock market investor? : BULL
23-down – Formal address for a man : SIR
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.