This crossword No. 16905 clues and answers were published on Thu 11 Jul 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16905 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Bias : PREJUDICE
8-across – Someone of equal standing : PEER
9-across – Apparent worth : FACEVALUE
10-across – Fruit or savoury tart : FLAN
13-across – Abrupt : TERSE
15-across – Clean up one’s act : REFORM
16-across – Use up : EXPEND
17-across – Bug : INSECT
19-across – Deep dive : PLUNGE
20-across – Broken : KAPUT
21-across – Trim : PARE
24-across – Involving much effort : STRENUOUS
25-across – Clove-scented flower : PINK
26-across – One’s there but not involved : BYSTANDER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Angry cry : ROAR
3-down – Off-road vehicle : JEEP
4-down – Small crown : DIADEM
5-down – Race route : COURSE
6-down – Intended to help : WELLMEANT
7-down – One’s committed an offence : WRONGDOER
11-down – Style of narrow trousers : DRAINPIPE
12-down – Young : OFFSPRING
13-down – Magic, confidence or party? : TRICK
14-down – Give high praise : EXALT
18-down – Acerbically : TARTLY
19-down – Least polluted : PUREST
22-down – Change direction : TURN
23-down – Ellington or Wellington : DUKE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.