This crossword No. 16627 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Aug 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16627 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Clear packaging : SHRINKWRAP
7-across – Year planner : CALENDAR
8-across – Follow orders : OBEY
9-across – Bowler, beret and bearskin : HATS
10-across – Round up — herd : WRANGLE
12-across – Jumping off point : SPRINGBOARD
14-across – Sheltered place : HARBOUR
16-across – Suffer from lack of : MISS
19-across – Oblivious condition : COMA
20-across – Charming : ADORABLE
21-across – Discredited study of skull shapes — her only GPO : PHRENOLOGY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Drug store? : STASH
2-down – Go in again : REENTER
3-down – One with nothing on : NUDE
4-down – In which to hang clothes : WARDROBE
5-down – Oak mast : ACORN
6-down – Hidden : VEILED
11-down – Unfeeling — harsh : INHUMANE
12-down – Add spice : SEASON
13-down – Restless — a go at it : AGITATO
15-down – Loud and showy : BRASH
17-down – Tarnish : SULLY
18-down – Acute disease characterised by fever and swollen lymph nodes : MONO
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.