This crossword No. 16396 clues and answers were published on Thu 24 Nov 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16396 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Sprite of English folklore : PUCK
3-across – Without deviation : STRAIGHT
9-across – Listlessness : LANGUOR
10-across – Highly emotional event : DRAMA
11-across – Hosiery material : NYLON
12-across – Humorously sarcastic : IRONIC
14-across – Get on with it! : CUTTOTHECHASE
17-across – Batty : CUCKOO
19-across – High open grassland of southern Africa : VELDT
22-across – Detest : ABHOR
23-across – Mixed bag — for a rag : FARRAGO
24-across – Got ready : PREPARED
25-across – Reach the highest point : PEAK
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Style of jumper : POLONECK
2-down – Duct — channel : CANAL
4-down – Strong drink from Istanbul? : TURKISHCOFFEE
5-down – Increase : ADDTO
6-down – Water ice — a rating : GRANITA
7-down – Begin to melt : THAW
8-down – Ask for help from : TURNTO
13-down – Conforming to established standards : TEXTBOOK
15-down – A difficult one to crack? : TOUGHIE
16-down – Frolic : CAVORT
18-down – Mild curry : KORMA
20-down – Rental contract : LEASE
21-down – Fish — find fault : CARP
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.