This crossword No. 16504 clues and answers were published on Thu 30 Mar 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16504 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Strong restless desire : ITCH
3-across – Set of steps : STAIRWAY
9-across – Rugby player positioned wide of the scrum as a pass receiver : FLANKER
10-across – Self-evident statement : AXIOM
11-across – Opening through which fluid can pass : INLET
12-across – Thing : ENTITY
14-across – Come to a very abrupt stop : HITTHEBUFFERS
17-across – Hard mineral composed of silicon dioxide : QUARTZ
19-across – Ruling group of military officers who have seized power by force : JUNTA
22-across – Foul : AWFUL
23-across – Greek virgin goddess of the hunt : ARTEMIS
24-across – Road edge : KERBSIDE
25-across – Say this if that’s enough : WHEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – On the wing : INFLIGHT
2-down – Cringe — grovel : CRAWL
4-down – American vulture : TURKEYBUZZARD
5-down – Paint : INAPT
6-down – Blow musically? : WHISTLE
7-down – March carrying heavy equipment : YOMP
8-down – Describe roughly or briefly : SKETCH
13-down – Killer of a prominent figure : ASSASSIN
15-down – Up to this point : THUSFAR
16-down – Cooked meat and/or vegetables served with a soft tortilla : FAJITA
18-down – Annoys : RILES
20-down – Lovely maiden of myth, inhabiting rivers and woods : NYMPH
21-down – Scarcity : LACK
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.