This crossword No. 16849 clues and answers were published on Tue 07 May 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16849 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Author’s complaint? : WRITERSCRAMP
9-across – Stick : AFFIX
10-across – Circus performer’s equipment : TRAPEZE
11-across – Sudden attack : RAID
12-across – Dodge : SIDESTEP
14-across – Cold : WINTRY
15-across – Dark, gloomy : SOMBRE
18-across – Notorious : INFAMOUS
20-across – Make the grade : PASS
22-across – Very hard substance – card suit : DIAMOND
23-across – Broadcasting : ONAIR
24-across – Critique – diarist’s tone : DISSERTATION
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Funfair : RUFFIAN
3-down – ____ Driver, 1976 Martin Scorsese film : TAXI
4-down – Shop work : RETAIL
5-down – Companion to ensure good behaviour : CHAPERON
6-down – Substance with a particular effect : AGENT
7-down – Group influence : PEERPRESSURE
8-down – Modern Darwin : NARROWMINDED
13-down – Glenn Miller’s instrument : TROMBONE
16-down – Boastful self-confidence : BRAVADO
17-down – Expert commentator : PUNDIT
19-down – High-rise homes : FLATS
21-down – Eat quickly – and run : BOLT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.