This crossword No. 16784 clues and answers were published on Wed 21 Feb 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16784 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Thigh muscle : QUADRICEPS
7-across – Ringtone : NITROGEN
8-across – Procure : GAIN
9-across – Mistletoe peck : KISS
10-across – Nightclub heavy : BOUNCER
12-across – Dreamer : WALTERMITTY
14-across – Activate false alarm : CRYWOLF
16-across – Little biter : GNAT
19-across – Musical symbol : CLEF
20-across – Cross : TRAVERSE
21-across – Thinking stuff? : GREYMATTER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Unusual habit : QUIRK
2-down – Spray : AEROSOL
3-down – Spleen : RAGE
4-down – A clear soup : CONSOMME
5-down – Heathen : PAGAN
6-down – Producer of Chardonnay or Chablis? : WINERY
11-down – Extremism : ZEALOTRY
12-down – Sing : WARBLE
13-down – Nearly unrelated topic : TANGENT
15-down – Biscuit with ice cream : WAFER
17-down – Rates : TASER
18-down – Party : GALA
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.