This crossword No. 16330 clues and answers were published on Thu 08 Sep 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16330 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Puckered : PURSED
4-across – Songbird with streaky brown plumage : PIPIT
7-across – Pouch on a belt : BUMBAG
8-across – Lend a hand : ASSIST
9-across – Layer of spinal cartilage : DISC
10-across – Draw closer : APPROACH
12-across – Literal king : GIANTKILLER
17-across – Explosively unstable : VOLCANIC
19-across – Convulsive catching of breath : GASP
20-across – Niche : RECESS
21-across – Accept as a challenge : TACKLE
22-across – In many cases : OFTEN
23-across – Pawnbrokers? : UNCLES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Raining heavily : POURING
2-down – Sunnybrook Farm girl : REBECCA
3-down – Home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club : EDGBASTON
4-down – Difficult question : POSER
5-down – Confidential — Tommy? : PRIVATE
6-down – Irritable : TETCHY
11-down – Ivy League university, chartered in 1746 : PRINCETON
13-down – Unlawful : ILLICIT
14-down – Rational : LOGICAL
15-down – Consequences : RESULTS
16-down – Exaggerate : OVERDO
18-down – Malicious fire-raising : ARSON
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.