This crossword No. 17412 clues and answers were published on Wed 25 Feb 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17412 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Equine titular star of Anna Sewell’s novel : BLACKBEAUTY
7-across – Title of Russian emperor : TSAR
8-across – Fictional doctor,he talks to the animals : DOLITTLE
9-across – Heating or locking : CENTRAL
11-across – Gain access to computer : LOGON
13-across – In front : AHEAD
14-across – Thick ropes or cables for mooring : HAWSERS
16-across – Hiker’s bag : RUCKSACK
17-across – Group – alcoholic drink with various alternative spellings : BEVY
18-across – Rapper : DOORKNOCKER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Young salmon – Henry’s last of six? : PARR
2-down – <span>Sad pink : SKIDPAN
3-down – Baby,bean or fish : JELLY
4-down – Shining : LUSTROUS
5-down – The soda buns : BASSETHOUND
6-down – Chinese flower ? : YELLOWRIVER
10-down – I’m grateful : THANKYOU
12-down – Large cash prize,often accumulated : JACKPOT
15-down – Slightly sticky – in poor taste : TACKY
17-down – Cook in the oven : BAKE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.