This crossword No. 16618 clues and answers were published on Thu 10 Aug 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16618 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Small Far East boat, propelled with one or two oars at the back : SAMPAN
4-across – Custom : HABIT
7-across – Crooner, say : SINGER
8-across – Single digit : FINGER
9-across – Largest organ of the human body : SKIN
10-across – 4 down feature hanging behind head : PONYTAIL
12-across – Entrance to Heaven? : PEARLYGATES
17-across – Board and 32 pieces needed to play a game requiring strategic skill : CHESSSET
19-across – That was painful! : OUCH
20-across – Blasted — repaired by sewing : DARNED
21-across – Song of devotion, loyalty or praise : ANTHEM
22-across – Internationally famous yachting centre on the Isle of Wight : COWES
23-across – Made use of a Microsoft voice, video and messaging app : SKYPED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Act of armed robbery : STICKUP
2-down – Shade of crimson — name tag : MAGENTA
3-down – Citadel in ancient Greek towns : ACROPOLIS
4-down – Dangerous and/or frightening : HAIRY
5-down – Target for those on safari with rifles : BIGGAME
6-down – Reptile like a tortoise : TURTLE
11-down – Person who likes to be most active during the hours of darkness : NIGHTHAWK
13-down – One of a pair just below the forehead : EYEBROW
14-down – Old-time ballroom dance — wet tops : TWOSTEP
15-down – Attain a desired goal : SUCCEED
16-down – Bitter tasting : ACIDIC
18-down – Reading glasses : SPECS
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.