The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17254 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 17254 clues and answers were published on Sat 23 Aug 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17254 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCockchafer : MAYBUG
4-acrossThick-skinned orange : JAFFA
7-acrossSkeleton’s home? : CLOSET
8-acrossHold up : HIJACK
9-acrossMite : ITEM
10-acrossDue : EXPECTED
12-acrossMoney requested : ASKINGPRICE
17-acrossPair of pincers : TWEEZERS
19-acrossCherished : DEAR
20-acrossHanging ornamental cover : CANOPY
21-acrossCryptic : OPAQUE
22-acrossDelish : YUMMY
23-acrossWatch it! : BEWARE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Territorials : MILITIA
2-down – Veil : YASHMAK
3-down – Sweeten the pot : UPTHEANTE
4-down – Squash – petrol : JUICE
5-down – Feverish : FRANTIC
6-down – Aid oik : AIKIDO
11-down – Tailpiece of cooked chicken – pontiff’s hooter? : POPESNOSE
13-down – Chest bone : STERNUM
14-down – Midwestern US state : INDIANA
15-down – Civilian escaping dangerous place : EVACUEE
16-down – Tacky : STICKY
18-down – Quick : ZIPPY

This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.

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