This crossword No. 16489 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 Mar 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16489 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Fantasy : MAKEBELIEVE
7-across – Letters at the bottom of an invitation card : RSVP
8-across – Biden or Obama, say : DEMOCRAT
9-across – 48-hour period : WEEKEND
11-across – Homer Simpson’s other half : MARGE
13-across – Shovel : SPADE
14-across – Motivational speech : PEPTALK
16-across – Dilapidated : DERELICT
17-across – Little kiss : PECK
18-across – Fish which might give you a shock : ELECTRICEEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hop, ___ and a jump : SKIP
2-down – Fixed : ABIDING
3-down – Rounded — opt : PLUMP
4-down – Strong liking : PENCHANT
5-down – Great artwork : MASTERPIECE
6-down – Based on the Gospels : EVANGELICAL
10-down – Dish of rice, fish and eggs : KEDGEREE
12-down – 1950s’ countercultural figure : BEATNIK
15-down – A bit foggy : MISTY
17-down – Furtive look : PEEP
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.