This crossword No. 16576 clues and answers were published on Thu 22 Jun 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16576 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Step : PACE
3-across – Text identifier required for logging in : USERNAME
9-across – Disreputable characters : LOWLIFE
10-across – Visual aid : SPECS
11-across – Sleepy : TIRED
12-across – Professional killer : GUNMAN
14-across – Willy Wonka’s output? : CONFECTIONERY
17-across – Make redundant : LAYOFF
19-across – Flag when 11 : DROOP
22-across – Money : LUCRE
23-across – Opposed to : AGAINST
24-across – Barren area of the Dakotas and Nebraska : BADLANDS
25-across – Ever so : VERY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Practice and study of government : POLITICS
2-down – Cringe with fear : COWER
4-down – Fondles a thigh : SLEIGHTOFHAND
5-down – Frankincense or mastic, for instance : RESIN
6-down – Ordinary : AVERAGE
7-down – Scottish or Irish Gaelic language : ERSE
8-down – Alter dishonestly : FIDDLE
13-down – Pity for another’s misfortune : SYMPATHY
15-down – With subtle shades of meaning : NUANCED
16-down – What a pity! : OHDEAR
18-down – Musical drama : OPERA
20-down – Snow leopard — unit of weight : OUNCE
21-down – Dollop : BLOB
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.