This crossword No. 17402 clues and answers were published on Fri 13 Feb 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17402 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Air cops : PROSAIC
8-across – Gorge,binge : OVEREAT
9-across – Imaginary mischievous creature : GREMLIN
10-across – Stealthy : FURTIVE
11-across – Jargon,words used very informally : SLANG
13-across – Three under par or birdie? : ALBATROSS
15-across – Sticky stuff for wrapping parcels : SELLOTAPE
18-across – Permanent fastener : RIVET
21-across – West Indian ballad : CALYPSO
22-across – Wind,salmon or helicopter : CHINOOK
23-across – Raise : ELEVATE
24-across – To shake : THEOAKS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Young male attendants : PAGES
2-down – Musical drama : OPERA
3-down – Gorilla ape rat : ALLIGATORPEAR
4-down – Informal private discussion : CONFAB
5-down – Hush-hush US federal agency : SECRETSERVICE
6-down – Sheep with fine,luxurious wool : MERINO
7-down – Aquatic piscivores of the weasel family : OTTERS
12-down – Citrus fruit : LIME
14-down – Lace,horn or maker : SHOE
15-down – Association football : SOCCER
16-down – Soothed : LULLED
17-down – Wading bird with curved bill : AVOCET
19-down – <span>Musical instrument – </span><i>Twelfth Night </i><span>character</span> : VIOLA
20-down – Film sequences recorded without interruption : TAKES
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.