This crossword No. 17043 clues and answers were published on Thu 19 Dec 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17043 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Skilled writer or speaker : WORDSMITH
8-across – Opener and closer : DOOR
9-across – Bringer of case : PLAINTIFF
10-across – Sometimes humorous shared image : MEME
13-across – Lidos : SOLID
15-across – US state, capital Salem : OREGON
16-across – Invalid delivery : NOBALL
17-across – Ninny : NITWIT
19-across – Sparkler on dancer’s costume : SEQUIN
20-across – Castrated cock : CAPON
21-across – Wheedle : COAX
24-across – I tape over : OPERATIVE
25-across – Handled bucket : PAIL
26-across – Oz stagnant pool : BILLABONG
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Nocturnal members of parliament? : OWLS
3-down – Platform : DAIS
4-down – Ewe in a stew? : MUTTON
5-down – Luncheon : TIFFIN
6-down – Nice place? : COTEDAZUR
7-down – Very tough : GRUELLING
11-down – Cratered view? : MOONSCAPE
12-down – : CESTLAVIE
13-down – Coins : SONIC
14-down – 13 for a baker? : DOZEN
18-down – Taiwanese capital : TAIPEI
19-down – Buckwheat relative whose acid leaves used in salad : SORREL
22-down – Butt : STUB
23-down – Level pegging : EVEN
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.