This crossword No. 16812 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Mar 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16812 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Strong-tasting Japanese plant : WASABI
4-across – Go up : ASCEND
9-across – Smooth, lustrous fabric : TAFFETA
10-across – Useful quality : ASSET
11-across – Stockpile : LAYUP
12-across – Entreat : IMPLORE
13-across – An attempted deception by telling the truth : DOUBLEBLUFF
18-across – Filled pasta parcels : RAVIOLI
20-across – Power : MIGHT
22-across – Well dressed : SMART
23-across – Was gluttonous : OVERATE
24-across – American wildcat : OCELOT
25-across – Record player needle : STYLUS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – ___ and daub : WATTLE
2-down – A sentimental or weak person : SOFTY
3-down – Hostelry which makes its own beer : BREWPUB
5-down – Skin on the head : SCALP
6-down – Reduce the intensity : EASEOFF
7-down – Act uncertainly : DITHER
8-down – Attractive film star : MATINEEIDOL
14-down – Prevent : OBVIATE
15-down – Luminous : LAMBENT
16-down – Fast : PRESTO
17-down – Hellenic capital : ATHENS
19-down – Trump : OUTDO
21-down – Cup used at the Last Supper : GRAIL
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.