This crossword No. 16862 clues and answers were published on Wed 22 May 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16862 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Crestfallen : DOWNHEARTED
7-across – Breathing space? : LUNG
8-across – : SMARTASS
9-across – Carpet or ballet? : SLIPPER
11-across – Appropriate : COOPT
13-across – Find it loose on the mountainside : SCREE
14-across – Poetic or musical pause : CAESURA
16-across – Uneven : LOPSIDED
17-across – Having a kink : WAVY
18-across – Slight : SUPERFICIAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Drink deeply : SWIG
2-down – Speak softly : WHISPER
3-down – Catastrophic : FATAL
4-down – Trainspotting haunts : STATIONS
5-down – Deceive : DOUBLECROSS
6-down – Censure – pop rival’s ad : DISAPPROVAL
10-down – Arm and chest exercises : PRESSUPS
12-down – Foolishly sentimental : MAUDLIN
15-down – Worship : ADORE
17-down – Small dam : WEIR
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.