This crossword No. 16872 clues and answers were published on Mon 03 Jun 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16872 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tale of woe : HARDLUCKSTORY
8-across – Ditch – derisive or amused expression : HAHA
9-across – Dormant : INACTIVE
10-across – It put an end to Louis XVI : GUILLOTINE
12-across – The ___ Cometh, O’Neill play : ICEMAN
14-across – Anise-flavoured drink : PASTIS
15-across – Eccentric or dozy person – escaped cat : SPACECADET
19-across – Perform an aquatic sport : WATERSKI
20-across – Prank : HOAX
21-across – Insect which practises sexual cannibalism : PRAYINGMANTIS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Mexican resort : ACAPULCO
3-down – Speak slowly : DRAWL
4-down – Mythical beast – highly profitable new business : UNICORN
5-down – Military uniform material : KHAKI
6-down – Walks unsteadily – stretto : TOTTERS
7-down – Wild party : RAVE
11-down – Cultured folk : LITERATI
13-down – Baffling phenomenon : MYSTERY
14-down – Insurance payment : PREMIUM
16-down – Incendiarism : ARSON
17-down – Deathly pale : ASHEN
18-down – Hippy musical : HAIR
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.