This crossword No. 16470 clues and answers were published on Sat 18 Feb 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16470 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pointless talk : WAFFLE
4-across – Protection granted to political refugees : ASYLUM
8-across – Express indirectly : IMPLY
9-across – Devoid of expression : DEADPAN
10-across – Made a mistake : SLIPPED
11-across – Contribution : INPUT
12-across – Child’s seat at table : HIGHCHAIR
17-across – Biscuit eaten by Jews during Passover : MATZO
19-across – Flower of Scotland : THISTLE
21-across – Confiscate : IMPOUND
22-across – Follow — path : TRACK
23-across – Place offering temporary accommodation : HOSTEL
24-across – Funny business? : COMEDY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fanciful notion : WHIMSY
2-down – Dandy-like : FOPPISH
3-down – Store for the future : LAYUP
5-down – I’m Santa : STAMINA
6-down – Accept with pleasure : LAPUP
7-down – Note of who said what at a meeting : MINUTE
9-down – Loyal — cadet died : DEDICATED
13-down – Small ball : GLOBULE
14-down – Go back over : RETRACE
15-down – Playful — mischievous : IMPISH
16-down – In a feeble manner : WEAKLY
18-down – Spanish appetisers : TAPAS
20-down – Start to a popular song : INTRO
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.