This crossword No. 17009 clues and answers were published on Sat 09 Nov 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17009 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – An attempt to shirk responsibility : BUCKPASSING
9-across – Keyboard instrument : REEDORGAN
10-across – Semi-solid substance : GEL
11-across – Spear-carrier : EXTRA
13-across – Ostensible : SEEMING
14-across – Time-honoured : AGEOLD
15-across – Trial : ORDEAL
18-across – Stimulate – breathe in : INSPIRE
20-across – Flatbread : PITTA
21-across – Melody : AIR
22-across – Dissect – A-Team is on : ANATOMISE
24-across – Footballer turned actor : ERICCANTONA
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Function : USE
3-down – Pompous so-and-so : KNOWALL
4-down – Dignified : AUGUST
5-down – Smell, say : SENSE
6-down – Careless : NEGLIGENT
7-down – Unstable atom – railcard fee : FREERADICAL
8-down – Whipped : FLAGELLATED
12-down – Financial officer : TREASURER
16-down – Good relationship : RAPPORT
17-down – State bordering Idaho and Oregon : NEVADA
19-down – Son of Abraham : ISAAC
23-down – Charged particle : ION
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.