This crossword No. 16991 clues and answers were published on Sat 19 Oct 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16991 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Prestige – position : STATUS
4-across – One connects computers to the internet : MODEM
7-across – Population survey : CENSUS
8-across – Confound : BAFFLE
9-across – Advantage : EDGE
10-across – Upright : VERTICAL
12-across – Uppermost in : PRESUMPTION
17-across – One’s on the payroll : EMPLOYEE
19-across – Bad habit : VICE
20-across – Become fixed : OSSIFY
21-across – Arched part of the foot : INSTEP
22-across – Damaging – and false – rumour : SMEAR
23-across – Second drink downed : CHASER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Go faster : SPEEDUP
2-down – Plain and simple : AUSTERE
3-down – Distasteful : UNSAVOURY
4-down – Supposed : MEANT
5-down – Actual : DEFACTO
6-down – Stereotypical Guardian-reader’s breakfast? : MUESLI
11-down – Top up : REPLENISH
13-down – Sharp comeback : RIPOSTE
14-down – Provides financial backing : INVESTS
15-down – Family or fuel? : NUCLEAR
16-down – Negative emotions : DEMONS
18-down – Tender – overture : OFFER
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.