This crossword No. 16597 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 Jul 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16597 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Founder of the Mongol empire, d. 1227 : GENGHISKHAN
7-across – A good deal : MANY
8-across – Comprehend : PERCEIVE
9-across – US lexicographer — Jacobean playwright : WEBSTER
11-across – Decorate : ADORN
13-across – Furious : LIVID
14-across – 29 February : LEAPDAY
16-across – American aubergine : EGGPLANT
17-across – Spruce up : TIDY
18-across – Ordinary soldiers : RANKANDFILE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Begrudge : ENVY
2-down – Something huge : WHOPPER
3-down – Seize wrongfully : USURP
4-down – Disinfectant used by farmers : SHEEPDIP
5-down – One of two nameless, but important, roles in Hamlet, Act V, scene 1 : GRAVEDIGGER
6-down – Refuse to give up : NEVERSAYDIE
10-down – Jumping : SKIPPING
12-down – Groups or sets of seven : HEPTADS
15-down – Commonplace : BANAL
17-down – Tease — nincompoop : TWIT
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.