This crossword No. 14617 clues and answers were published on Tue 14 Mar 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14617 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Put on smart clothes to impress : DRESSTOKILL
7-across – Move from side to side : SWAY
8-across – Fragrant white wine from the Rhine valley or from California : RIESLING
9-across – Impressive in manner : STATELY
11-across – Florida resort : MIAMI
13-across – Coffee without the kick? : DECAF
14-across – Kings, queens etc : PLAYING
16-across – Capital of Queensland : BRISBANE
17-across – Pen : CAGE
18-across – Lock smith? : HAIRDRESSER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bank : RELY
2-down – Under normal circumstances : ASARULE
3-down – Strength : POWER
4-down – Wicked behaviour : VILLAINY
5-down – Practical and realistic : DOWNTOEARTH
6-down – Person directly responsible for an employee : LINEMANAGER
10-down – Impale — mesmerise : TRANSFIX
12-down – An overnight train? : SLEEPER
15-down – See 14 : CARDS
17-down – The ready? : CASH
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.