This crossword No. 17282 clues and answers were published on Thu 25 Sep 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17282 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – In-your-face bit of slapstick? : CUSTARDPIE
7-across – Vanity project : EGOTRIP
8-across – Most believe it to be true : AXIOM
10-across – Dip in liquid : DUNK
11-across – More powerful : MIGHTIER
13-across – Bring to mind : RECALL
15-across – Start to like : WARMTO
17-across – Extremely unpleasant place : HELLHOLE
18-across – Darts player’s throwing position : OCHE
21-across – Precisely : PLUMB
22-across – Ham it up : OVERACT
23-across – Dr Ruth’s line of work : SEXTHERAPY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Sing softly : CROON
2-down – Nimble : SPRY
3-down – Family’s live-in helper : AUPAIR
4-down – Race that’s too close to call : DEADHEAT
5-down – Silvery-white metal used to make spark plugs : IRIDIUM
6-down – Helpers aid : LEADERSHIP
9-down – Puppet on a string : MARIONETTE
12-down – The letters used in a written language : ALPHABET
14-down – Growth in a Petri dish : CULTURE
16-down – Niche area? : ALCOVE
19-down – Golf or paving : CRAZY
20-down – <i>Girls</i><span> creator ___ Dunham</span> : LENA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.