This crossword No. 17299 clues and answers were published on Wed 15 Oct 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17299 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tactful,friendly approach : LIGHTTOUCH
7-across – Embellish : DECORATE
8-across – Masticate : CHEW
9-across – White wine : HOCK
10-across – Lightly smoked herring : BLOATER
12-across – Squander – in a deep fat fryer? : FRITTERAWAY
14-across – Hairy : HIRSUTE
16-across – ‘Happy’ shellfish : CLAM
19-across – Become less distinct – in Britpop band? : BLUR
20-across – Scorching spell : HEATWAVE
21-across – Innocently idealistic : STARRYEYED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bloodsucker : LEECH
2-down – Small Italian dumplings : GNOCCHI
3-down – Rip – sign of sorrow : TEAR
4-down – Person of great power : OVERLORD
5-down – Hot : COCOA
6-down – Waldorf salad ingredient : CELERY
11-down – One who may be losing their thread? : STITCHER
12-down – Minor weakness : FOIBLE
13-down – Path for pedestrians : WALKWAY
15-down – Swagger – prop : STRUT
17-down – Emotionally affected : MOVED
18-down – Dark blue : NAVY
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.