This crossword No. 17218 clues and answers were published on Sat 12 Jul 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17218 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Fractious : CRABBY
4-across – Dip – wash : BATHE
7-across – Boat powered by the feet : PEDALO
8-across – Water down : DILUTE
9-across – On the house : FREE
10-across – Fly close to the ground : HEDGEHOP
12-across – Soldier who jumps from planes : PARATROOPER
17-across – I’m sorry : EXCUSEME
19-across – Talent – present : GIFT
20-across – Caribbean magic : VOODOO
21-across – Critter : ANIMAL
22-across – Herb : THYME
23-across – Snake – called Monty? : PYTHON
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Snap out of it! : CHEERUP
2-down – Unpaid sportsperson : AMATEUR
3-down – Skewer : BROCHETTE
4-down – Showy jewellery : BLING
5-down – Difficult question : TOUGHIE
6-down – Excuse from a rule : EXEMPT
11-down – Camel : DROMEDARY
13-down – Salty fish : ANCHOVY
14-down – Greedy : PIGGISH
15-down – Stop : REFRAIN
16-down – Downy antler skin : VELVET
18-down – Push rudely : SHOVE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.