This crossword No. 16665 clues and answers were published on Wed 04 Oct 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16665 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Makes fun of : PARODIES
5-across – Sudden desire : WHIM
9-across – Argentinian striker, b. 1987 : MESSI
10-across – Old Netherlands currency unit : GUILDER
11-across – Cycle links : BICYCLECHAIN
13-across – Become one : LINKUP
14-across – Passé : OLDHAT
17-across – I spy, for example : GUESSINGGAME
20-across – Let off : ABSOLVE
21-across – Class of apple : EATER
22-across – Unemployment benefit : DOLE
23-across – Fish to be avoided — it’s angry : STINGRAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – __ and Circumstance : POMP
2-down – Kind of roulette : RUSSIAN
3-down – One way of improving the house! : DOITYOURSELF
4-down – Immerse : ENGULF
6-down – Hardy : HYDRA
7-down – Steep : MARINATE
8-down – Robin Hood’s colour? : LINCOLNGREEN
12-down – Those unwilling to accept new ideas : OLDGUARD
15-down – Rodent — smart, eh? : HAMSTER
16-down – Remove from office : UNSEAT
18-down – Artistic support : EASEL
19-down – Debauched party : ORGY
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.