The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17297 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 17297 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 Oct 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17297 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossDrop blue roses : BLOODPRESSURE
8-acrossAffectedly dainty : TWEE
9-acrossInfluencer or campaigner : LOBBYIST
10-acrossDocument sealed in 1215 : MAGNACARTA
12-acrossRed grape variety : MERLOT
14-acrossMisappropriation – attractive : TAKING
15-acrossSour substance in lemons and limes : CITRICACID
19-acrossInveterate : HABITUAL
20-acrossVocalise – name names : SING
21-acrossFemale relation : DAUGHTERINLAW

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Legislator : LAWMAKER
3-down – Western or Antarctic? : OCEAN
4-down – Large relative of the weasel : POLECAT
5-down – Glowing coal or wood : EMBER
6-down – Bird – frolic boisterously : SKYLARK
7-down – Artifice : RUSE
11-down – Badges of honour : INSIGNIA
13-down – Deficient : LACKING
14-down – One who dabbles – in jelly and custard? : TRIFLER
16-down – Ridicule : TAUNT
17-down – Bad lighting? : ARSON
18-down – Festivity : GALA

This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.

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