This crossword No. 16898 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 Jul 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16898 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Common-or-garden : BOGSTANDARD
7-across – Hurting : ACHY
8-across – Odd-jobber : FACTOTUM
9-across – Diffuse or radiate : SCATTER
11-across – Instrument one sits astride : CELLO
13-across – Puny – covered in nettles? : WEEDY
14-across – Ecclesiastical : CHURCHY
16-across – Of Greek gods : OLYMPIAN
17-across – Sudden jerk : JOLT
18-across – Candle/lubricant substance : PARAFFINWAX
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Grotesque : UGLY
2-down – Harden : STIFFEN
3-down – Rap : KNOCK
4-down – Eco-warrior, e.g. : SABOTEUR
5-down – Item worn round ankle of traveller : BICYCLECLIP
6-down – DNA shape : DOUBLEHELIX
10-down – Water line : TIDEMARK
12-down – Celebration : SHINDIG
15-down – Moment or two : JIFFY
17-down – Jaw – or jaw’s fatty flesh : JOWL
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.