This crossword No. 16778 clues and answers were published on Wed 14 Feb 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16778 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Failure to go to work or school : ABSENTEEISM
7-across – Roux or Ramsay : CHEF
8-across – Cleverly or craftily : ASTUTELY
9-across – Pirated copy : BOOTLEG
11-across – Unravels with wear : FRAYS
13-across – Bed without a headboard : DIVAN
14-across – Personal view : OPINION
16-across – One’s title won’t be passed on : LIFEPEER
17-across – Hard stone, highly prized in China : JADE
18-across – Living room furniture : COFFEETABLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – That’ll never happen! : ASIF
2-down – Busy : ENGAGED
3-down – Landing stage : JETTY
4-down – Talk at length about nothing : WITTERON
5-down – Oysters are said to be one : APHRODISIAC
6-down – Wrap : MOLLYCODDLE
10-down – Concession : TRADEOFF
12-down – Run : OPERATE
15-down – Key principle of a religion or philosophy : TENET
17-down – Jeer : JIBE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.