This crossword No. 17171 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 May 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17171 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Ethiopian emperor exiled to England : HAILESELASSIE
8-across – Soot – fungus – sleaze : SMUT
9-across – Unecological fishing item : TRAWLNET
10-across – Not exactly tactful : INDELICATE
12-across – <span>Virgin : IRVING
14-across – Got back again : RETOOK
15-across – Plant often bought in December : POINSETTIA
19-across – Firearm forger : GUNSMITH
20-across – Tufty-eared predator : LYNX
21-across – Communication caber : TELEGRAPHPOLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Like a couple on a moonlit stroll? : ARMINARM
3-down – It may be skinny or chai : LATTE
4-down – Currently holding office : SITTING
5-down – Cud-chewer and wool-provider : LLAMA
6-down – Creditworthy – eg methanol : SOLVENT
7-down – Particular : ITEM
11-down – Only in your mind : NOTIONAL
13-down – Loggerheads : IMPASSE
14-down – Flower’s fruit : ROSEHIP
16-down – Less friendly : ICIER
17-down – Flower ‘too red’ for Plath : TULIP
18-down – Solstice month : JUNE
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.