This crossword No. 17293 clues and answers were published on Wed 08 Oct 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17293 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Familiar name for crane fly suggesting a tall father : DADDYLONGLEGS
8-across – Cardholder’s validation digits – attach : PIN
9-across – TV or radio voice artist : ANNOUNCER
10-across – Bead hand : HEADBAND
11-across – Dull pain – yearn : ACHE
13-across – Period of learning : LESSON
14-across – Dilapidated old car : JALOPY
16-across – Computer virus’s kin – invertebrate : WORM
17-across – Cut deeply : LACERATE
20-across – Lack of skill and competence : INEPTNESS
21-across – Female deer : DOE
22-across – Komodo dragon,e.g. – keep track of it? : MONITORLIZARD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Distance downwards : DEPTH
2-down – Tooth specialist : DENTALSURGEON
3-down – Record published annually : YEARBOOK
4-down – Possessing : OWNING
5-down – Cause of pain in big toe? : GOUT
6-down – Fact-filled book,often part of a set : ENCYCLOPAEDIA
7-down – Use of magic : SORCERY
12-down – Skim over water towed by boat : WATERSKI
13-down – Business providing legal advice : LAWFIRM
15-down – Profession – hurtle : CAREER
18-down – Correct a text or manuscript : EMEND
19-down – Engaged in activity : ATIT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.