The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17244 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 17244 clues and answers were published on Tue 12 Aug 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17244 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossGulp : SWIG
3-acrossRepresentation of stats by box height : BARCHART
8-acrossDodgy : IFFY
9-acrossSoldier quickly attacking enemy areas : COMMANDO
11-acrossGo too soon : JUMPTHEGUN
14-acrossIrritable in old age – like bread? : CRUSTY
15-acrossEssence : ELIXIR
17-acrossFinally : ATLONGLAST
20-acrossSet of bell tower’s bells : CARILLON
21-acrossPound coins and tenners etc. : CASH
22-acrossCollaboration : TEAMWORK
23-acrossGusto – piquancy : ZEST

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Tuna type : SKIPJACK
2-down – Notorious and vile : INFAMOUS
4-down – Bird emblematic of the RSPB : AVOCET
5-down – Disguise : CAMOUFLAGE
6-down – Tuna : AUNT
7-down – Supporter of extreme left – horse’s pace : TROT
10-down – Tautest awl : STATUTELAW
12-down – Uncover : EXCAVATE
13-down – Two quavers : CROTCHET
16-down – Complexion : COLOUR
18-down – Glaswegian,e.g. : SCOT
19-down – Royal Opera House performance? : ARIA

This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.

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