This crossword No. 16916 clues and answers were published on Wed 24 Jul 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16916 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Possible result of muddling one’s words : MALAPROPISM
7-across – Tempting prospect : LURE
8-across – Curved row of houses : CRESCENT
9-across – Flabbergast : STUPEFY
11-across – Hooligan : YOBBO
13-across – Catchy song : DITTY
14-across – Pain-relieving drug : CODEINE
16-across – Unknown individual : STRANGER
17-across – Face cloth? : VEIL
18-across – Put an end to something : PULLTHEPLUG
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Stick together : GLUE
2-down – Explain in detail : SPECIFY
3-down – Sheltered spot outside : BOWER
4-down – Reveal : DISCLOSE
5-down – Climber’s ultimate goal : MOUNTAINTOP
6-down – Hard to grasp : MINDBENDING
10-down – Pathetic : PITIABLE
12-down – One’s getting on : BOARDER
15-down – Form of quartz with coloured bands : AGATE
17-down – Mouselike rodent : VOLE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.