This crossword No. 16422 clues and answers were published on Sat 24 Dec 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16422 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Christmas carol : DECKTHEHALLS
9-across – Party leader : RISHI
10-across – Piece of music : RONDEAU
11-across – Coward — time for festivities : NOEL
12-across – Dancer, say : REINDEER
14-across – Y, say : YANKEE
15-across – Seasonal decoration : TINSEL
18-across – Opened eg champagne : UNCORKED
20-across – Alternative to meat : TOFU
22-across – They get roasted at this time of year : TURKEYS
23-across – Treetop adornment : ANGEL
24-across – Caveats : RESERVATIONS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – eg Chinese : EASTERN
3-down – Another party’s first and current leader : KEIR
4-down – Stinging insect : HORNET
5-down – Piece of torn skin : HANGNAIL
6-down – Lord : LIEGE
7-down – In a slanderous manner : SCURRILOUSLY
8-down – Seasonal sweet food : BRANDYBUTTER
13-down – I agree! : HEARHEAR
16-down – Kind of wedding : SHOTGUN
17-down – Entertaining 2 female companion : GEISHA
19-down – They present seasonal greetings : CARDS
21-down – Seasonal visitors : MAGI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.