This crossword No. 16299 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 Aug 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16299 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – One seeking a free ride : HITCHER
8-across – Copy : EMULATE
9-across – Resin from an insect used by French polishers : SHELLAC
10-across – Rubbish : EYEWASH
11-across – Fairly sizeable : AMPLE
13-across – Subject to further scrutiny : REEXAMINE
15-across – Familiar : WELLKNOWN
18-across – Common : USUAL
21-across – Extended short story : NOVELLA
22-across – Sailor’s sword : CUTLASS
23-across – Author of Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, Willy ___ : RUSSELL
24-across – Unlimited : ENDLESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Shade-loving plant with striking foliage, much enjoyed by slugs : HOSTA
2-down – Fasten : TIEUP
3-down – 1968 Beatles song, written by Paul McCartney : HELTERSKELTER
4-down – Fall back : RECEDE
5-down – Out of date — and pure Austen : SUPERANNUATED
6-down – Trip to Arica to see animals in the wild : SAFARI
7-down – A tittering laugh : TEEHEE
12-down – Device that softens the tone of a wind insrument : MUTE
14-down – Twit : NANA
15-down – Cold and cheerless : WINTRY
16-down – Give profusely : LAVISH
17-down – Person with all the answers? : ORACLE
19-down – Amount consumed : USAGE
20-down – Endures : LASTS
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.