This crossword No. 17139 clues and answers were published on Fri 11 Apr 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17139 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – 10 used in cosmetics : COLLAGEN
5-across – Desktop symbol : ICON
9-across – Feel it when money’s tight : PINCH
10-across – One of the food groups : PROTEIN
11-across – In a number of places : HEREANDTHERE
13-across – Light : PASTEL
14-across – Light touch : CARESS
17-across – Present-day : CONTEMPORARY
20-across – In the grip of an obsession : FIXATED
21-across – Make a modification : ALTER
22-across – Ready money : CASH
23-across – Take it on the chin? : UPPERCUT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – One of Batman’s signature accessories : CAPE
2-down – Hangs around : LINGERS
3-down – They’re accomplished : ACHIEVEMENTS
4-down – Spread out : EXPAND
6-down – Crinkled material : CREPE
7-down – Twaddle : NONSENSE
8-down – Simon Armitage : POETLAUREATE
12-down – Precise : SPECIFIC
15-down – Not consistent : ERRATIC
16-down – Got quicker : SPEDUP
18-down – Connection : NEXUS
19-down – Dry : BRUT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.