This crossword No. 16599 clues and answers were published on Wed 19 Jul 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16599 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Morally suitable outcome : POETICJUSTICE
8-across – Rescuer : SAVIOUR
9-across – 2nd and 6th US presidents : ADAMS
10-across – Gentle : MILD
11-across – Avian noise : BIRDSONG
13-across – Fashionably dressed : DAPPER
14-across – Sultanate on the South China Sea : BRUNEI
17-across – Attempt to influence a decision-maker : LOBBYING
19-across – Ringing sound — chess grandmaster : DING
21-across – Decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into a surface : INLAY
22-across – Keepers : GOALIES
24-across – Protective spirit? : GUARDIANANGEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Nightwear : PJS
2-down – Cover completely : ENVELOP
3-down – With private knowledge of : INON
4-down – Sleeveless jacket : JERKIN
5-down – Norm : STANDARD
6-down – Adult insect : IMAGO
7-down – Relaxed : EASYGOING
10-down – It’s work for a mannequin : MODELLING
12-down – Looking naive or sentimental : DEWYEYED
15-down – Fixing with a hammer : NAILING
16-down – Mystery : ENIGMA
18-down – Lightweight wood : BALSA
20-down – One trained to drop into action : PARA
23-down – Roman god of the sun : SOL
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.