This crossword No. 16425 clues and answers were published on Wed 28 Dec 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16425 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Gangster : HOODLUM
8-across – Apart : ASUNDER
9-across – Smart aleck : KNOWALL
10-across – Disappoint : LETDOWN
11-across – Arm bones : RADII
13-across – US state : NEWJERSEY
15-across – Liqueur — re-auction : COINTREAU
18-across – Winter warmer? : SCARF
21-across – Hairstyle involving a bun : TOPKNOT
22-across – Wildness : ABANDON
23-across – Small area with a relatively high temperature : HOTSPOT
24-across – Getting on a bit? : ELDERLY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Long-distance walker : HIKER
2-down – Egg-shaped : OVOID
3-down – A ‘Royal’ Warwickshire town : LEAMINGTONSPA
4-down – eg Hollyhock or hibiscus : MALLOW
5-down – Be up to snuff : CUTTHEMUSTARD
6-down – Detestable : ODIOUS
7-down – Strong alcoholic drink : BRANDY
12-down – Potato : ALOO
14-down – Muslim ruler : EMIR
15-down – : CATCHY
16-down – Ascribe : IMPUTE
17-down – Car with a rear door and space behind the back seat : ESTATE
19-down – Small viper : ADDER
20-down – Peculiar : FUNNY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.