This crossword No. 16945 clues and answers were published on Tue 27 Aug 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16945 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Rib-tickler : JOKE
3-across – Arrogant – sprang? : JUMPEDUP
8-across – Wildcat : LYNX
9-across – Noteworthy celebration : OCCASION
11-across – Rotavator, for example : PALINDROME
14-across – RC rank : NUNCIO
15-across – Inculpate : ACCUSE
17-across – Angling where the line’s weight casts the lure : FLYFISHING
20-across – Bonfire Night month : NOVEMBER
21-across – Move along slowly : INCH
22-across – Bleach : PEROXIDE
23-across – Sob : WEEP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fiery spice : JALAPENO
2-down – Fire starter? : KINDLING
4-down – Open : UNCORK
5-down – Drugs dispenser : PHARMACIST
6-down – Platform : DAIS
7-down – Paltry : PUNY
10-down – Letdown : ANTICLIMAX
12-down – Listeners : AUDIENCE
13-down – Fly close to the ground : HEDGEHOP
16-down – Wound : OFFEND
18-down – Bargain – cut : SNIP
19-down – Rave : AVER
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.