This crossword No. 16728 clues and answers were published on Sat 16 Dec 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16728 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Slow on the uptake : OBTUSE
4-across – Clear-headed : SOBER
7-across – Proust : STUPOR
8-across – Outbid another would-be : GAZUMP
9-across – Road de-icer : GRIT
10-across – Emphatically : INSPADES
12-across – Superficial, routine : PERFUNCTORY
17-across – Antiquated – loo beset : OBSOLETE
19-across – One might be sued over this : TORT
20-across – Unfriendly – and cold! : FROSTY
21-across – Screw up one’s eyes : SQUINT
22-across – Search : RIFLE
23-across – Legal documents : BRIEFS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Exposed rock : OUTCROP
2-down – One aims to pick a winner : TIPSTER
3-down – Bondage – riveted us : SERVITUDE
4-down – Rogue : SCAMP
5-down – Round rock : BOULDER
6-down – : REPAST
11-down – One takes over : SUCCESSOR
13-down – Slow down : EASEOFF
14-down – Stand out : OBTRUDE
15-down – 23 for men : YFRONTS
16-down – Place to keep valuables : COFFER
18-down – 1,000 cubic centimetres : LITRE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.