This crossword No. 16430 clues and answers were published on Tue 03 Jan 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16430 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Heavy metal fan? : HEADBANGER
7-across – Provider of cover : INSURER
8-across – Bitter and sharp : ACRID
10-across – Great merriment : GLEE
11-across – Coffee-flavoured liqueur : TIAMARIA
13-across – Tool for cutting timber : RIPSAW
15-across – What Madrileños call their country : ESPANA
17-across – Contestant not considered likely to win : OUTSIDER
18-across – Boyfriend : BEAU
21-across – Boredom : ENNUI
22-across – Swiss cheese : GRUYERE
23-across – Blow with the side of the hand : KARATECHOP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Precipitation : HASTE
2-down – Taj Mahal location : AGRA
3-down – Golfer’s sub-par performance : BIRDIE
4-down – Close shave : NEARMISS
5-down – Ancient country of central Italy, centre of the Etruscan civilisation : ETRURIA
6-down – 1958 Elvis musical drama film : KINGCREOLE
9-down – Someone who reacts overemotionally : DRAMAQUEEN
12-down – Roman Catholic church with special privileges : BASILICA
14-down – Funnel-shaped flower : PETUNIA
16-down – Stingy : MEAGRE
19-down – Ogle : EYEUP
20-down – Either of two US presidents : BUSH
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.