This crossword No. 17297 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 Oct 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17297 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Drop blue roses : BLOODPRESSURE
8-across – Affectedly dainty : TWEE
9-across – Influencer or campaigner : LOBBYIST
10-across – Document sealed in 1215 : MAGNACARTA
12-across – Red grape variety : MERLOT
14-across – Misappropriation – attractive : TAKING
15-across – Sour substance in lemons and limes : CITRICACID
19-across – Inveterate : HABITUAL
20-across – Vocalise – name names : SING
21-across – Female relation : DAUGHTERINLAW
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Legislator : LAWMAKER
3-down – Western or Antarctic? : OCEAN
4-down – Large relative of the weasel : POLECAT
5-down – Glowing coal or wood : EMBER
6-down – Bird – frolic boisterously : SKYLARK
7-down – Artifice : RUSE
11-down – Badges of honour : INSIGNIA
13-down – Deficient : LACKING
14-down – One who dabbles – in jelly and custard? : TRIFLER
16-down – Ridicule : TAUNT
17-down – Bad lighting? : ARSON
18-down – Festivity : GALA
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.