This crossword No. 16562 clues and answers were published on Tue 06 Jun 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16562 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Tact : DIPLOMACY
8-across – Turned-up part of a sleeve : CUFF
9-across – Long traffic jam : TAILBACK
10-across – Crush — fruit eaten as a vegetable : SQUASH
11-across – Rent all or part of a leased property to another person : SUBLET
13-across – Bath scrubber : LOOFAH
15-across – Filthy : GRUBBY
16-across – Totally alone : ISOLATED
18-across – Flick : FILM
19-across – Of greatest importance : PARAMOUNT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Rabble : RIFFRAFF
2-down – Bug in the works? : GLITCH
3-down – Internet messages : EMAILS
4-down – Blackleg : SCAB
6-down – Greenish-blue gemstone : TURQUOISE
7-down – Eccentric : SCREWBALL
12-down – Hairstyle — nub of fat : BOUFFANT
14-down – Professional killer : HITMAN
15-down – No dogs : GODSON
17-down – Give temporarily : LOAN
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.