This crossword No. 16248 clues and answers were published on Sat 04 Jun 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16248 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Old chap? : COVE
3-across – Take it to save time : SHORTCUT
8-across – Turn it to keep reading : PAGE
9-across – Close platonic relationship between men : BROMANCE
11-across – Magic formula delivering easy access : OPENSESAME
14-across – Set routine : RITUAL
15-across – Nylon fabric used as a fastening : VELCRO
17-across – Often : FREQUENTLY
20-across – Make a formal declaration : PROCLAIM
21-across – Organic compound excreted in urine : UREA
22-across – Proposes : SUGGESTS
23-across – Large gathering of people with something in common : BEVY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Old Mother Hubbard’s was empty! : CUPBOARD
2-down – Concise and vivid representation : VIGNETTE
4-down – Bother : HARASS
5-down – Recaptured from the past : REMEMBERED
6-down – Hypocritical talk : CANT
7-down – Extreme body parts : TOES
10-down – Ropy footwear? : ESPADRILLE
12-down – With no harmful consequences : SCOTFREE
13-down – State where people have more than one spouse at a time : POLYGAMY
16-down – Partly close one’s eyes : SQUINT
18-down – Watering places like Bath, say : SPAS
19-down – Instrument in suspension : GONG
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.