This crossword No. 16690 clues and answers were published on Thu 02 Nov 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16690 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Sleuth : DETECTIVE
8-across – Self-righteous person : PRIG
9-across – Tepid : LUKEWARM
10-across – Abrasion – predicament : SCRAPE
11-across – Flood, downpour : DELUGE
13-across – Header : ADHERE
15-across – Grammatical structure in sentences : SYNTAX
16-across – All over the world : GLOBALLY
18-across – Uninspired writer : HACK
19-across – Legendary outlaw : ROBINHOOD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Balkan capital : BELGRADE
2-down – Elephant in a song : NELLIE
3-down – Wagered : STAKED
4-down – Affirm : AVOW
6-down – Line of schoolchildren walking in pairs : CROCODILE
7-down – Sweet smell : FRAGRANCE
12-down – Midday meal : LUNCHEON
14-down – Cream cake : ECLAIR
15-down – Reaping tool : SCYTHE
17-down – Loud noise – period of prosperity : BOOM
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.