This crossword No. 16672 clues and answers were published on Thu 12 Oct 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16672 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Lancashire seaside resort : BLACKPOOL
8-across – Distance between supports : SPAN
9-across – Engine driver’s location : FOOTPLATE
10-across – Citrus fruit : LIME
13-across – Steadfast in allegiance : LOYAL
15-across – Parish clergyman : RECTOR
16-across – Pedestrian : WALKER
17-across – Hold your tongue : SHUTUP
19-across – Manage : MAKEDO
20-across – Footwear — people who smuggle drugs : MULES
21-across – Sworn promise : OATH
24-across – Pontoon : VINGTETUN
25-across – Trounce : LICK
26-across – Othello’s wife : DESDEMONA
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Machine for weaving : LOOM
3-down – Delightfully pretty or dainty : CUTE
4-down – Unhealthy paleness : PALLOR
5-down – Bandit : OUTLAW
6-down – Lawn watering device : SPRINKLER
7-down – Previously unknown : UNHEARDOF
11-down – Treat soil : ARISTOTLE
12-down – Science of sound waves : ACOUSTICS
13-down – Doctor’s stand-in : LOCUM
14-down – Buddhist monks : LAMAS
18-down – Solidified lava used as an abrasive : PUMICE
19-down – Amalgamated : MERGED
22-down – Quantity of paper : REAM
23-down – Fire injury : BURN
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.