This crossword No. 16720 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Dec 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16720 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stingy individual : CHEAPSKATE
7-across – Rear or red? : ADMIRAL
8-across – Provoke : INCUR
10-across – Squeal – or make a whistling sound : SING
11-across – Pigs’ feet – or horses? : TROTTERS
13-across – Topple : UNSEAT
15-across – British local government and healthcare union : UNISON
17-across – Three-hulled sailing boat : TRIMARAN
18-across – Former : PAST
21-across – Wireless communication : RADIO
22-across – Race organiser : STEWARD
23-across – They may be rhythmic – or mental : GYMNASTICS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Spice popular in Indian cookery : CUMIN
2-down – Countess’s husband : EARL
3-down – Trivial : PALTRY
4-down – Activity of les tricoteuses : KNITTING
5-down – Touted items : TICKETS
6-down – Make the grade : PASSMUSTER
9-down – Surge : RISINGTIDE
12-down – Biscuit made with almonds or coconut : MACAROON
14-down – Slender, insubstantial : SPINDLY
16-down – Failings : LAPSES
19-down – Gather : AMASS
20-down – Fancy food shop : DELI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.