This crossword No. 16579 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 Jun 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16579 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Curative : THERAPEUTIC
7-across – Little devils : IMPS
8-across – Priest’s service book : BREVIARY
9-across – Tardy : BELATED
11-across – Aquamarine or emeralds, for instance : BERYL
13-across – Liquid once used to produce anaesthetic vapour : ETHER
14-across – Machine operator? : CONTROL
16-across – Persist : CONTINUE
17-across – Camouflaged shelter from which to observe wildlife : HIDE
18-across – Cocktail of vodka and orange juice : SCREWDRIVER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Sediment in drink : LEES
2-down – Blackcap or chiffchaff, say : WARBLER
3-down – Jarman or Jacobi? : DEREK
4-down – Grating : STRIDENT
5-down – Seems put out : TEMPESTUOUS
6-down – Mix of ground hot spices : CURRYPOWDER
10-down – Narrow opening : APERTURE
12-down – Devoid of moisture : BONEDRY
15-down – Understood : KNOWN
17-down – A place that’s abuzz? : HIVE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.