This crossword No. 17318 clues and answers were published on Thu 06 Nov 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17318 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Words given,but without intention : LIPSERVICE
7-across – Small oily fish : HERRING
8-across – Female deity – 1 down : NYMPH
10-across – Shipbuilding wood : TEAK
11-across – Horn of Africa? : VUVUZELA
13-across – Corset : SECTOR
15-across – Back part of rifle or gun barrel : BREECH
17-across – With large rooms,but few partitions : OPENPLAN
18-across – Vessel – mood : VEIN
21-across – Pithy : TERSE
22-across – Allegorical tale : PARABLE
23-across – Accountant : BOOKKEEPER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bug : LARVA
2-down – Twosome : PAIR
3-down – Holder of cracked item? : EGGCUP
4-down – Forefront : VANGUARD
5-down – Host : COMPERE
6-down – Snapper’s session : PHOTOSHOOT
9-down – Person attempting to lure away employees : HEADHUNTER
12-down – Flat surface at rear of ship : POOPDECK
14-down – Ciao : CHEERIO
16-down – Bird – one of two for joy? : MAGPIE
19-down – Slow burner? : EMBER
20-down – Lean : PROP
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.