This crossword No. 17267 clues and answers were published on Mon 08 Sep 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17267 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Sheets holder : PAPERCLIP
8-across – Lending at extortionate rates : USURY
9-across – Border dog? : TERRIER
10-across – Most delicious : TASTIEST
11-across – Lies : ISLE
13-across – Dismissed while in a hurry? : RUNOUT
14-across – Local – drinker : BOOZER
16-across – Carp relative : CHUB
17-across – Binding agreement : COVENANT
19-across – Dignify : ENNOBLE
20-across – 1996 Frances McDormand film – Wells __,financial services company : FARGO
21-across – Soldier for hire : MERCENARY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Body structure : PHYSIQUE
2-down – Fertiliser : POTASH
3-down – Unusual : RARE
4-down – Advocating non-interference : LAISSEZFAIRE
5-down – Infliction : PERPETRATION
6-down – Biscuit type : CUSTARDCREAM
7-down – Lab equipment : BUNSENBURNER
12-down – Wasp-like insect : HOVERFLY
15-down – Wine shop : BODEGA
18-down – Bale : ABLE
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.