This crossword No. 16766 clues and answers were published on Wed 31 Jan 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16766 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – No to musicians : SANCTIMONIOUS
8-across – Spoil : MAR
9-across – In an engaging way : WINSOMELY
10-across – Organised – and articulate : COHERENT
11-across – : HIFI
13-across – Glossy paint : ENAMEL
14-across – 1935 film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers : TOPHAT
16-across – Crochet, curtain or coat? : HOOK
17-across – Airport luggage holder : CAROUSEL
20-across – One outranks a colonel, but not a major general : BRIGADIER
21-across – Equip with a weapon : ARM
22-across – Lovely Rita, for instance : TRAFFICWARDEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Spice popular in Middle Eastern cooking : SUMAC
2-down – South-eastern US state which has Raleigh as its capital : NORTHCAROLINA
3-down – Less tasteful : TAWDRIER
4-down – Underground activity? : MINING
5-down – Tucked-away spot : NOOK
6-down – Single sexual encounter : ONENIGHTSTAND
7-down – Fashion consultant : STYLIST
12-down – Place that’s too dangerous to visit : NOGOAREA
13-down – Item on show : EXHIBIT
15-down – One may be very keen on football – or sex : MANIAC
18-down – Juicy fruit : LEMON
19-down – Chunky part of the lower leg : CALF
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.