This crossword No. 16603 clues and answers were published on Mon 24 Jul 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16603 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – As advised by one’s GP? : DOCTORSORDERS
8-across – Cupped underwear : BRA
9-across – Posh driver : CHAUFFEUR
10-across – Lucid : RATIONAL
11-across – News piece : ITEM
13-across – Haircut — fish : MULLET
14-across – Conceitedness : VANITY
16-across – What a hen does? : LAYS
17-across – Resembling paradise : BLISSFUL
20-across – Kill for food consumption : SLAUGHTER
21-across – Convent resident : NUN
22-across – : PRESSTHEFLESH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ban : DEBAR
2-down – Delicate fabric made of silk, worn by brides and at funerals — all neatly chic : CHANTILLYLACE
3-down – Quick inspection : ONCEOVER
4-down – Beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians : SCARAB
5-down – Split : RIFT
6-down – Barrier designed to keep animals in and people out? : ELECTRICFENCE
7-down – Very tasty : SCRUMMY
12-down – Type of type : SANSERIF
13-down – Childish or unassertive male : MILKSOP
15-down – Collection of things or people to be handled together : CLUTCH
18-down – Midday meal : LUNCH
19-down – Historical eras : AGES
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.