This crossword No. 16979 clues and answers were published on Sat 05 Oct 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16979 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Four-legged companions : STABLEMATES
9-across – Criticised : UNDERFIRE
10-across – Dick and Harry’s mate : TOM
11-across – Happen next : ENSUE
13-across – Sideways : LATERAL
14-across – They protect workers’ rights : UNIONS
15-across – Middling : MEDIUM
18-across – Make up one’s mind : RESOLVE
20-across – Continue uninterrupted : RUNON
21-across – Speak softly : COO
22-across – Disturbing incident : KERFUFFLE
24-across – Unlimited funds : BLANKCHEQUE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – : TAD
3-down – Grow quickly : BURGEON
4-down – Fit for consumption : EDIBLE
5-down – Ward off : AVERT
6-down – Obtaining money by intimidation : EXTORTION
7-down – Red tape : BUREAUCRACY
8-down – Petty : SMALLMINDED
12-down – Cylindrical sponge : SWISSROLL
16-down – While getting there : ENROUTE
17-down – Measure : METRIC
19-down – Compare : LIKEN
23-down – Bird or man? : FLU
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.