This crossword No. 17300 clues and answers were published on Thu 16 Oct 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17300 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Regard as likely : ANTICIPATE
7-across – Metallic element – a CID mum : CADMIUM
8-across – Pseudonym : ALIAS
10-across – Seldom encountered : RARE
11-across – Imaginative musical composition – 1940 Disney film : FANTASIA
13-across – Thinly scattered : SPARSE
15-across – Clear away clutter : TIDYUP
17-across – Large shop selling variety of goods : EMPORIUM
18-across – Water jug : EWER
21-across – Paint thinner or solvent : TURPS
22-across – Sophisticated roll of hair : CHIGNON
23-across – Cocktail : BLOODYMARY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Puff ___ : ADDER
2-down – One of two,sometimes identical : TWIN
3-down – Military action : COMBAT
4-down – Coarse green-skinned banana : PLANTAIN
5-down – Craving libation : THIRSTY
6-down – Record of state of play : SCORESHEET
9-down – Making haste playfully : SCAMPERING
12-down – It’s strong and black : ESPRESSO
14-down – Habilments : APPAREL
16-down – Public show of anger : OUTCRY
19-down – Flatulent or tortuous? : WINDY
20-down – Prima donna : DIVA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.