This crossword No. 16240 clues and answers were published on Thu 26 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16240 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – In short supply : SPARSE
4-across – Felt dejected : MOPED
7-across – Pampas cowboy : GAUCHO
8-across – Special design representing something : EMBLEM
9-across – Short comedy sketch : SKIT
10-across – Exactly the sort of thing I like! : CUPOFTEA
12-across – Magic : ENCHANTMENT
17-across – Omnipotent : ALMIGHTY
19-across – Sudden loud noise : BANG
20-across – Uproar : HUBBUB
21-across – On an aeroplane, say : ABOARD
22-across – Criticise — fine-grained grey rock : SLATE
23-across – Peace in Jerusalem? : SHALOM
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Restrain : SHACKLE
2-down – Austere : ASCETIC
3-down – Plodding type : SLOWCOACH
4-down – Latin American dance with a rumba rhythm : MAMBO
5-down – Open lot : PELOTON
6-down – Abase : DEMEAN
11-down – Small fund for incidental expenses : PETTYCASH
13-down – Country formerly known as South West Africa : NAMIBIA
14-down – Force to become involved : EMBROIL
15-down – Fit : TANTRUM
16-down – Quality evoking pity : PATHOS
18-down – Medical dressing fabric : GAUZE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.