This crossword No. 16763 clues and answers were published on Sat 27 Jan 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16763 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Higher prelate’s office : ARCHDIOCESE
9-across – Small digit : LITTLETOE
10-across – Malediction : HEX
11-across – Belly : TUMMY
13-across – Iced confection, in paper? : CUPCAKE
14-across – Mysteries : ARCANA
15-across – Illegally dump rubbish : FLYTIP
18-across – Symphonic movement? : SCHERZO
20-across – Crier : SAYER
21-across – Eggs : OVA
22-across – Geographical dictionary : GAZETTEER
24-across – West African country with two capitals : COTEDIVOIRE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Go off : ROT
3-down – Peaceful and calm : HALCYON
4-down – Whole : INTACT
5-down – Despicable – low-rent : CHEAP
6-down – Overly mushy : SCHMALTZY
7-down – Plosive sound, from the larynx : GLOTTALSTOP
8-down – Unscripted : EXTEMPORARY
12-down – Espresso topped with steamed milk : MACCHIATO
16-down – Country within South Africa : LESOTHO
17-down – Dog with silky hair : BORZOI
19-down – Baddie : ROGUE
23-down – Auricle : EAR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.