This crossword No. 17405 clues and answers were published on Tue 17 Feb 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17405 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Dull pain : ACHE
3-across – Write or draw in this,but don’t blot it! : COPYBOOK
8-across – Break,pull or taxi : RANK
9-across – Hepworth or Gormley,e.g. : SCULPTOR
11-across – Someone who talks incessantly : CHATTERBOX
14-across – Body art – military entertainment : TATTOO
15-across – In short supply : SCARCE
17-across – Punctuation mark : APOSTROPHE
20-across – Fully aware of what is involved : OPENEYED
21-across – Chanel or Gauff : COCO
22-across – Consider deeply,reflect : MEDITATE
23-across – <span>Body parts bidden </span><i>Farewell</i><span> by Hemingway</span> : ARMS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Extremely cruel act : ATROCITY
2-down – Pre-wedding social gathering,generally women only : HENPARTY
4-down – Academy Awards : OSCARS
5-down – Football referee’s warning sign : YELLOWCARD
6-down – Solemn promise : OATH
7-down – Pavement edging : KERB
10-down – Poster spit : STROPPIEST
12-down – Opening in floor or ceiling : TRAPDOOR
13-down – Bountiful : GENEROUS
16-down – Appearance presented : ASPECT
18-down – Move rapidly – video chat meeting : ZOOM
19-down – Alcoholic honey-based drink : MEAD
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.