This crossword No. 16972 clues and answers were published on Fri 27 Sep 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16972 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Strike it rich : HITTHEJACKPOT
8-across – Ancient writing surface : PAPYRUS
9-across – Consumed : EATEN
10-across – Aquatic bird to which the ‘follicly challenged’ may be likened : COOT
11-across – Wedge-shaped, central part of an arch : KEYSTONE
13-across – XC : NINETY
14-across – Smear e.g. with paint : BEDAUB
17-across – Polished and courteous behaviour : URBANITY
19-across – Pinnacle : APEX
21-across – Adult stage of an insect’s development : IMAGO
22-across – Fortune-teller, a chiromancer : PALMIST
24-across – Anticipate with pleasure : LOOKFORWARDTO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – With it : HIP
2-down – Violent wind : TYPHOON
3-down – Greek goddess, the sister and wife of Zeus : HERA
4-down – Opaque, often reddish gemstone : JASPER
5-down – 32 men and a board : CHESSSET
6-down – Often paved, outdoor area : PATIO
7-down – Potentially explosive situation : TINDERBOX
10-down – Relating to marriage – Cuban lion : CONNUBIAL
12-down – Deadlock : STANDOFF
15-down – Practical rather than theoretical : APPLIED
16-down – Dazed, lethargic state : STUPOR
18-down – Appreciative cry : BRAVO
20-down – Guilty or not guilty? : PLEA
23-down – A brace : TWO
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.