This crossword No. 16537 clues and answers were published on Mon 08 May 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16537 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Showing no emotion : POKERFACED
7-across – Hindu religious symbol appropriated by Nazis : SWASTIKA
8-across – Wading bird with spindly legs and long neck and bill : IBIS
9-across – Strap used to control horses : REIN
10-across – Habits : CUSTOMS
12-across – The upper classes : HIGHSOCIETY
14-across – Swimmer’s breathing device : SNORKEL
16-across – Translucent mineral used as a gemstone : OPAL
19-across – Animal excrement : DUNG
20-across – eg Handel’s Messiah : ORATORIO
21-across – City on the Neckar, home to Germany’s oldest university : HEIDELBERG
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Strength : POWER
2-down – Smooching : KISSING
3-down – Surprise attack : RAID
4-down – South-west Mexican resort : ACAPULCO
5-down – Decree : EDICT
6-down – Without wavering : FIRMLY
11-down – Celestial body : ASTEROID
12-down – Pay homage to : HONOUR
13-down – Investigate : EXPLORE
15-down – Scoundrel : ROGUE
17-down – Prone or supine? : LYING
18-down – Fall short : FAIL
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.