This crossword No. 16381 clues and answers were published on Mon 07 Nov 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16381 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Suggested scheme or plan of action : PROPOSITION
7-across – Children’s card game : SNAP
8-across – Prone : FACEDOWN
9-across – Spend it : STIPEND
11-across – Pass out : FAINT
13-across – Kind of fund used for illicit purposes? : SLUSH
14-across – Thief : TEALEAF
16-across – City near the Dead Sea destroyed by God for its inhabitants’ depravity : GOMORRAH
17-across – Strong piece of eg wood or metal used in construction : BEAM
18-across – US actor, comedian and musician, star of The Jerk : STEVEMARTIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Renovate : DOUP
2-down – Scientists : BOFFINS
3-down – Sibling’s daughter : NIECE
4-down – Happening that brings good fortune : WINDFALL
5-down – Strictly attentive to detail : PUNCTILIOUS
6-down – Sometimes : NOWANDAGAIN
10-down – Jewish spring festival : PASSOVER
12-down – Adhered : REDHEAD
15-down – Sign of the zodiac : ARIES
17-down – Roman spa — Somerset city : BATH
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.