This crossword No. 17557 clues and answers were published on Thu 13 Aug 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17557 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Likely : PLAUSIBLE
8-across – Sound of an engine running smoothly : PURR
9-across – Unsophisticated – shop menu : HOMESPUN
10-across – Fancy – idea : NOTION
11-across – Waste water : SEWAGE
13-across – Remains of a loaf? : CRUMBS
15-across – Edge-of-town neighbourhood : SUBURB
16-across – Carefully assess : APPRAISE
18-across – Fertile soil : LOAM
19-across – Unwilling : RELUCTANT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Concern for others : ALTRUISM
2-down – Scottish novelist and 1st Baron Tweedsmuir – John ___ : BUCHAN
3-down – Acid test indicator : LITMUS
4-down – They’re given to those in need : ALMS
6-down – Collector’s signature : AUTOGRAPH
7-down – One has money but no taste : VULGARIAN
12-down – Shaking like a jelly : WOBBLING
14-down – Blunder : SLIPUP
15-down – Marlowe or Marple,for instance : SLEUTH
17-down – Felt regret : RUED
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.