This crossword No. 16552 clues and answers were published on Thu 25 May 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16552 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – That’s where it is! : XMARKSTHESPOT
8-across – Break suddenly : SNAP
9-across – Criticise : REPROACH
10-across – Filming : CAMERAWORK
12-across – Pry : MEDDLE
14-across – Imposing entrance : PORTAL
15-across – Clothing worn by soldiers as protection from flying shrapnel etc : FLAKJACKET
19-across – Habituate : ACCUSTOM
20-across – Foul : VILE
21-across – Closeness : JUXTAPOSITION
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Cannibal : MANEATER
3-down – Monetary unit of Nepal and Sri Lanka : RUPEE
4-down – Family moniker : SURNAME
5-down – Thick-skinned herbivorous animal of tropical Africa : HIPPO
6-down – Game that starts with 22 balls : SNOOKER
7-down – Cone : ONCE
11-down – Downfall for Napoleon : WATERLOO
13-down – Fail to pay what’s due : DEFAULT
14-down – Nightwear : PYJAMAS
16-down – Behave improperly : ACTUP
17-down – Cat-like animal that secretes musk : CIVET
18-down – Cure : ECRU
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.