This crossword No. 16703 clues and answers were published on Fri 17 Nov 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16703 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Cleaning implement : FEATHERDUSTER
8-across – Persian Gulf country : BAHRAIN
9-across – Poker strategy : BLUFF
10-across – Military force : ARMY
11-across – Brief description or sketch : VIGNETTE
13-across – Utter chaos : BEDLAM
14-across – Runner’s problem : STITCH
17-across – Hooligans : RUFFIANS
19-across – Pound : QUID
21-across – Spike : THORN
22-across – Figurative language : IMAGERY
24-across – Get rich quick : MAKEAFASTBUCK
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Porky pie : FIB
2-down – Embarrassed : ASHAMED
3-down – Deception : HOAX
4-down – Rank and rotten : RANCID
5-down – Elegance of manner : URBANITY
6-down – Jibe : TAUNT
7-down – Invigorated : REFRESHED
10-down – Botanical garden : ARBORETUM
12-down – Large ranch in Latin America : HACIENDA
15-down – Canadian PM : TRUDEAU
16-down – Cause of chest pain : ANGINA
18-down – Dress : FROCK
20-down – Angler’s lure : BAIT
23-down – Rabbit on … ox : YAK
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.