This crossword No. 17403 clues and answers were published on Sat 14 Feb 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17403 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Hare on a pail : AEOLIANHARP
9-across – Listening carefully : ATTENTIVE
10-across – Black stuff – sailor : TAR
11-across – Avoid,perhaps illegally : DODGE
13-across – Bridged,arched over : SPANNED
14-across – Becoming less severe : EASING
15-across – Choice,possibility : OPTION
18-across – Black stuff – molasses : TREACLE
20-across – Full English perhaps : FRYUP
21-across – Crisp long-leaved lettuce : COS
22-across – Communicate effectively – or : PUTACROSS
24-across – Data input devices used to take payments : CARDREADERS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Word before ‘dirt’ or ‘humble pie’ : EAT
3-down – Transparent case : LANTERN
4-down – Surrounded by : AMIDST
5-down – Laughing African carnivore : HYENA
6-down – Plumpness : ROTUNDITY
7-down – Cluedo weapon : CANDLESTICK
8-down – Store or settlement in remote area : TRADINGPOST
12-down – Sappy side : DYSPEPSIA
16-down – Solemn and humourless – like a Teletubby? : POFACED
17-down – Put this on for a cuppa : KETTLE
19-down – Roman god of love : CUPID
23-down – Blade : OAR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.