This crossword No. 16959 clues and answers were published on Thu 12 Sep 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16959 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Upbeat ballroom dance : QUICKSTEP
8-across – Elan : BRIO
9-across – Predatory swimmer with a name combining those of two fish : PIKEPERCH
10-across – French city – camera component : LENS
13-across – Prepared for combat : ARMED
15-across – Neighbour of Kenya and Tanzania : UGANDA
16-across – Fats ___, pianist and singer : DOMINO
17-across – Sharper : KEENER
19-across – Ornamental pendant : LOCKET
20-across – Lowest point : NADIR
21-across – Military post : FORT
24-across – Side-splitting : HILARIOUS
25-across – Eagerness : ZEAL
26-across – Spar with an imaginary opponent : SHADOWBOX
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Group of soldiers : UNIT
3-down – Group of sailors : CREW
4-down – Mountain range : SIERRA
5-down – Surpass : EXCEED
6-down – Football set pieces : FREEKICKS
7-down – Worker who obeys petty rules : JOBSWORTH
11-down – UK Eurovision winners in 1981 : BUCKSFIZZ
12-down – Cosmetic ointment : FACECREAM
13-down – Marketing specialists : ADMEN
14-down – Giver of e.g. blood : DONOR
18-down – Devil-may-care : RAKISH
19-down – Kind of reptile : LIZARD
22-down – Perspective : VIEW
23-down – Japanese art taught by a sensei : JUDO
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.