This crossword No. 16681 clues and answers were published on Mon 23 Oct 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16681 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Native American : APACHE
4-across – Large lizard : IGUANA
9-across – Synthetic fabric : SPANDEX
10-across – Confess : ADMIT
11-across – Music group : COMBO
12-across – Placate : APPEASE
13-across – Come into conflict : CROSSSWORDS
18-across – Illicit concealment : COVERUP
20-across – Loose fibre from old rope : OAKUM
22-across – Tendency : TREND
23-across – Feathers : PLUMAGE
24-across – Skier’s accommodation? : CHALET
25-across – Counsel : ADVICE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Eastern French region : ALSACE
2-down – Panic : ALARM
3-down – Repellent : HIDEOUS
5-down – Understand : GRASP
6-down – Band of cloth around a sleeve : ARMBAND
7-down – Former PM, d. 1967 : ATTLEE
8-down – Tube conveying gas out of an engine : EXHAUSTPIPE
14-down – Coastal region containing Cannes : RIVIERA
15-down – Pompous : OROTUND
16-down – Kind of acid in vinegar : ACETIC
17-down – Obstruct : IMPEDE
19-down – Raised strip of land : RIDGE
21-down – Yellowish brown : KHAKI
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.