This crossword No. 16309 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Aug 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16309 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Singular visual aid? : CONTACTLENS
7-across – Short and sharp : CURT
8-across – Artificial — as tinder : STRAINED
9-across – Hidden away : STASHED
11-across – Frivolous — unstable : GIDDY
13-across – Japan’s capital before 1868 : KYOTO
14-across – Corpulent : PAUNCHY
16-across – Majestic : GLORIOUS
17-across – Cause serious injury : MAIM
18-across – Where spivs trade? : BLACKMARKET
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Irritating insect : GNAT
2-down – Ian ___ , former First Minister of Northern Ireland, d. 2014 : PAISLEY
3-down – Exacting : STERN
4-down – Scornful mockery : DERISION
5-down – Out-of-town social venue : COUNTRYCLUB
6-down – No pennypincher! : SPENDTHRIFT
10-down – It’s half a weekend : SATURDAY
12-down – Official — guide : MARSHAL
15-down – Swaggering : COCKY
17-down – Device used in recording : MIKE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.