This crossword No. 17458 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 Apr 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17458 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – They can be a form of shorthand : ABBREVIATIONS
8-across – Neat – edging : TRIM
9-across – Musical instrument played without physical contact : THEREMIN
10-across – Province on Canada’s eastern seaboard : NOVASCOTIA
12-across – One may be first,second or third,grammatically : PERSON
14-across – Hanging flower cluster : CATKIN
15-across – Place for fire drill? : RIFLERANGE
19-across – It indicates direction of travel : SIGNPOST
20-across – Pivot point : AXIS
21-across – It’s often used to assess whether one’s overweight : BODYMASSINDEX
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – On loan : BORROWED
3-down – Cuban dance : RUMBA
4-down – Pope’s official residence : VATICAN
5-down – On the lookout : ALERT
6-down – Rough : INEXACT
7-down – Find it and others at one’s fingertips? : NAIL
11-down – Front row at the circus : RINGSIDE
13-down – Elastic : SPRINGY
14-down – Invents : CREATES
16-down – Shrek’s princess : FIONA
17-down – Another time : AGAIN
18-down – Outdoor swimming pool : LIDO
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.