This crossword No. 16989 clues and answers were published on Thu 17 Oct 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16989 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Plausible, but unsound, argument : SOPHISTRY
8-across – Soften : MELT
9-across – Unnecessary adornment : FRIPPERY
10-across – Uncommon occurrence : RARITY
11-across – Polish city on the Baltic Sea : GDANSK
13-across – Take in – summary : DIGEST
15-across – Rupture : BREACH
16-across – Consequences : OUTCOMES
18-across – 1981 film directed by and starring Warren Beatty : REDS
19-across – Not fully cooked : UNDERDONE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Slowcoach : TORTOISE
2-down – Devious-looking : SHIFTY
3-down – Making demands : ASKING
4-down – Finish filming : WRAP
6-down – Use of Iran : NEFARIOUS
7-down – Black or white tie, for instance : DRESSCODE
12-down – Not normal : ABERRANT
14-down – Change something without permission : TAMPER
15-down – Next to : BESIDE
17-down – Humbug : CANT
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.