This crossword No. 16453 clues and answers were published on Mon 30 Jan 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16453 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Known everywhere : WORLDFAMOUS
7-across – Catch sight of : ESPY
8-across – Certain to succeed : SUREFIRE
9-across – Shoe mender : COBBLER
11-across – Negotiator : AGENT
13-across – Unusual or dangerous feat : STUNT
14-across – Ensure that : SEETOIT
16-across – Two couples together? : FOURSOME
17-across – These are not 18 : WOES
18-across – Successful births — he vets nappy : HAPPYEVENTS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Wear away : FRAY
2-down – Drawn-out journey : ODYSSEY
3-down – Covered with fur : HAIRY
4-down – Canine battle : DOGFIGHT
5-down – Third molar : WISDOMTOOTH
6-down – Elasticity : SPRINGINESS
10-down – Insolvent : BANKRUPT
12-down – Get : RECEIVE
15-down – World’s largest metropolitan area by population : TOKYO
17-down – Red, white or rosé? : WINE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.