This crossword No. 16997 clues and answers were published on Sat 26 Oct 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16997 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Dorsal – ago – subsidise : BACK
3-across – Natter : SCHMOOZE
9-across – Great pile : EDIFICE
10-across – Decipher : SOLVE
11-across – National emergencies committee – hooded reptile : COBRA
12-across – Grammatical rules : SYNTAX
14-across – Polychromatic : KALEIDOSCOPIC
17-across – Deviation in gaze : SQUINT
19-across – Spite : VENOM
22-across – Greek character : OMEGA
23-across – Home for crawlers : ANTHILL
24-across – Devon port : PLYMOUTH
25-across – German motoring pioneer : BENZ
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Studmuffin : BEEFCAKE
2-down – Mount : CLIMB
4-down – Hot snack : CHEESEONTOAST
5-down – Builder : MASON
6-down – Old light : OILLAMP
7-down – Veer : EVER
8-down – Hindu festival : DIWALI
13-down – Wistful and sentimental art/music etc : SCHMALTZ
15-down – Dissolve : LIQUEFY
16-down – Sunken area : CAVITY
18-down – US state : IDAHO
20-down – Green : NAIVE
21-down – Sink bar : SOAP
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.