This crossword No. 17420 clues and answers were published on Fri 06 Mar 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17420 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Fledgling business venture : STARTUP
8-across – Boorish : ROADHOG
9-across – Dizziness at height : VERTIGO
10-across – Cooperation : LIAISON
11-across – Siren : RINSE
13-across – Stuffing art : TAXIDERMY
15-across – Exaggeration : HYPERBOLE
18-across – Shrub related to cashew : SUMAC
21-across – Quieten : MOLLIFY
22-across – Unpleasantly chewy matter : GRISTLE
23-across – Firm cheese : GRUYERE
24-across – Bedtime garment : NIGHTIE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Verse : SEVER
2-down – Edge of putting green : APRON
3-down – Going correctly? : TOILETTRAINED
4-down – Long and wordy : PROLIX
5-down – Sauce on rocket? : SALADDRESSING
6-down – Jumping horse – Jenny Ryan,e.g. : CHASER
7-down – Business : AGENCY
12-down – In lazy manner : IDLY
14-down – Heat-resistant mineral in flat layers : MICA
15-down – Recognition : HOMAGE
16-down – Eradicate : PULLUP
17-down – Respiration gas : OXYGEN
19-down – Totem : MOTET
20-down – Flat French dish : CREPE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.