This crossword No. 16712 clues and answers were published on Tue 28 Nov 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16712 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Unofficial : OFFTHERECORD
9-across – Unesco-recognised South American dance : TANGO
10-across – Divine beings : DEITIES
11-across – Biblical boat-builder : NOAH
12-across – Time-server : PRISONER
14-across – : AIRCON
15-across – Soft, silvery-white metal : SODIUM
18-across – Calamity – I’d assert : DISASTER
20-across – Slant put on information : SPIN
22-across – How something may be assumed : APRIORI
23-across – Take up : ADOPT
24-across – Naval rank equivalent to a sergeant : PETTYOFFICER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Travelling show : FUNFAIR
3-down – : TROW
4-down – Last – bear : ENDURE
5-down – Substance released : EMISSION
6-down – Major constellation which includes the star Betelgeuse : ORION
7-down – Spot the difference : DISCRIMINATE
8-down – Something to brighten up a living room? : STANDARDLAMP
13-down – Tale of woe told to elicit sympathy : SOBSTORY
16-down – Oiled MP : IMPLODE
17-down – Confidence : BELIEF
19-down – Aircraft wing support : STRUT
21-down – Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar : MAGI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.