This crossword No. 17038 clues and answers were published on Fri 13 Dec 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17038 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tool used to cut metal : HACKSAW
8-across – Shabby : IGNOBLE
9-across – Van which takes passengers : MINIBUS
10-across – Drenching : DOUSING
11-across – It’s used to hang a door : HINGE
13-across – Part of something : COMPONENT
15-across – Endorse : RECOMMEND
18-across – Beneath : INFRA
21-across – Headgear worn by Catholic priests : BIRETTA
22-across – Pop-up appliance : TOASTER
23-across – Offensive : OBSCENE
24-across – Eastern German city, heavily bombed in the Second World War : DRESDEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Dissatisfied expression : HUMPH
2-down – An author’s works : CANON
3-down – Theme : SUBJECTMATTER
4-down – Solomon was known for it : WISDOM
5-down – Rebellious – diatribes on UN : INSUBORDINATE
6-down – Do what’s asked : OBLIGE
7-down – Distance from top to bottom : HEIGHT
12-down – French notion : IDEE
14-down – : NEAR
15-down – It’s cut at the opening ceremony : RIBBON
16-down – Woman’s respectful gesture : CURTSY
17-down – On cloud nine : ELATED
19-down – Foul-smelling : FETID
20-down – Cook’s cover-up? : APRON
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.