This crossword No. 16648 clues and answers were published on Thu 14 Sep 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16648 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Sweet : CUTE
3-across – Gather together : ASSEMBLE
9-across – Butterfly — ruler : MONARCH
10-across – Very short of money : BROKE
11-across – Range : REACH
12-across – Pour scorn on : DERIDE
14-across – Disposable income : SPENDINGMONEY
17-across – Cream-filled puff : ECLAIR
19-across – Long backless sofa : DIVAN
22-across – Asimov or Hayes : ISAAC
23-across – Vertical — piano : UPRIGHT
24-across – Trouble — throw tea : HOTWATER
25-across – French police officer : FLIC
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Consist of : COMPRISE
2-down – Athlete’s foot : TINEA
4-down – Pleasure in the misfortune of others : SCHADENFREUDE
5-down – Smouldering bit of wood or coal : EMBER
6-down – Enlarge : BROADEN
7-down – Of all time : EVER
8-down – Plant — rich do : ORCHID
13-down – Mesmerising : HYPNOTIC
15-down – Captivate : ENCHANT
16-down – Up-to-date : MODERN
18-down – Capital of Ghana : ACCRA
20-down – Period of keeping watch : VIGIL
21-down – Expression of weariness : SIGH
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.