This crossword No. 17185 clues and answers were published on Wed 04 Jun 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17185 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Louis minus pal : PUSILLANIMOUS
8-across – Below this is worse than usual : PAR
9-across – Reprimanded : UPBRAIDED
10-across – Sending of scam emails : PHISHING
11-across – Eye up : OGLE
13-across – : GEEZER
14-across – River horses : HIPPOS
16-across – Central London district,known for its nightlife : SOHO
17-across – Every year in ancient Rome? : PERANNUM
20-across – Get meaner : AGREEMENT
21-across – Plastic or metal contraceptive : IUD
22-across – Creative freedom – on Celtic piece : POETICLICENCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Make livelier : PEPUP
2-down – Extra cost of eating out? : SERVICECHARGE
3-down – Comic effect? : LAUGHTER
4-down – New York State capital : ALBANY
5-down – Fabric made with tie-dyed yarn : IKAT
6-down – Brits get it in later life : OLDAGEPENSION
7-down – Tragic effect? : SADNESS
12-down – Morally instructive : DIDACTIC
13-down – Old-fashioned light source : GASLAMP
15-down – Tell : REVEAL
18-down – Gnat-like creature : MIDGE
19-down – Stubbs or Strauss? : LEVI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.