This crossword No. 16283 clues and answers were published on Fri 15 Jul 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16283 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Elasticated activity from a great height : BUNGEEJUMPING
8-across – Hairstyle with tight curls : AFRO
9-across – Item worn on wrist : BRACELET
10-across – Very loud : FORTISSIMO
12-across – 18th century clergymen brothers Charles and John : WESLEY
14-across – Confuse : BAFFLE
15-across – Thumb one’s nose disrespectfully : COCKASNOOK
19-across – Make longer by pulling : ELONGATE
20-across – Narcissistic : VAIN
21-across – Worn out — listless tango : ONITSLASTLEGS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Thawed : UNFROZEN
3-down – Mortar used to fill gaps between tiles : GROUT
4-down – Ambassador’s residence : EMBASSY
5-down – I, a mum? : UMAMI
6-down – Strip : PEELOFF
7-down – Season traditionally running from 24 December to 6 January : NOEL
11-down – Out — damned : BLOOMING
13-down – Security device — not luck : LOCKNUT
14-down – Without chest support : BRALESS
16-down – Freestyle stroke : CRAWL
17-down – New : NOVEL
18-down – Open sweet or savoury tart : FLAN
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.