This crossword No. 16985 clues and answers were published on Sat 12 Oct 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16985 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – To deal : COPE
3-across – Biddable : OBEDIENT
9-across – Eclipse : UPSTAGE
10-across – Theatre guide : USHER
11-across – : TWAIN
12-across – So bad it’s good? : KITSCH
14-across – Pungent source of stimulation : SMELLINGSALTS
17-across – Simulation : MOCKUP
19-across – Burst of gunfire : SALVO
22-across – Nimble : AGILE
23-across – Imprecise : INEXACT
24-across – Entertaining story : ANECDOTE
25-across – Cast : SHED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Considerate behaviour : COURTESY
2-down – Lasagne or linguine? : PASTA
4-down – When things start to fall apart : BREAKINGPOINT
5-down – Intimidate : DAUNT
6-down – Principled : ETHICAL
7-down – Length of a parliament : TERM
8-down – Knowledge or desires? : CARNAL
13-down – Not uniform : ASSORTED
15-down – Arousing strong feelings : EMOTIVE
16-down – Methodical approach : SYSTEM
18-down – Work with one’s hands? : KNEAD
20-down – Unwilling : LOATH
21-down – Facts and figures : DATA
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.