This crossword No. 17406 clues and answers were published on Wed 18 Feb 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17406 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Aromatic leaves used as flavouring – tea or cream : PEPPERMINT
7-across – Bad-tempered grouch – feline? : SOURPUSS
8-across – Vessel for baptismal water : FONT
9-across – Sorry,my mistake : OOPS
10-across – Swiss dairy product : GRUYERE
12-across – What unlocks many doors : SKELETONKEY
14-across – Arid – alcohol-free : BONEDRY
16-across – Poke : PROD
19-across – Go away! : SCAT
20-across – Begin to understand : COTTONON
21-across – Bad luck – like 10ac? : HARDCHEESE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Snap : PHOTO
2-down – Meat product – hat : PORKPIE
3-down – Small case for needles etc : ETUI
4-down – Button or field : MUSHROOM
5-down – Agile and quick : NIFTY
6-down – Power required for doing work : ENERGY
11-down – Like identical houses connected in a row : TERRACED
12-down – Flop lazily into a chair : SLOUCH
13-down – Singing to pre-recorded backing tracks in pubs etc : KARAOKE
15-down – Person playing very minor part in film : EXTRA
17-down – Pilotless flying device – buzzer not working? : DRONE
18-down – Constant teasing desire : ITCH
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.