This crossword No. 17421 clues and answers were published on Sat 07 Mar 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17421 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Haphazard : HARUMSCARUM
9-across – Inspiring : UPLIFTING
10-across – And the kitchen sink? : ALL
11-across – Precious stone – American hummingbird : TOPAZ
13-across – Any time : AMENITY
14-across – Out of order : UNTIDY
15-across – Border on : ADJOIN
18-across – Extend : PROFFER
20-across – Green sauce : PESTO
21-across – Nowt : NIL
22-across – Without kit : UNDRESSED
24-across – Open the conversation – with a pick? : BREAKTHEICE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Trouble : AIL
3-down – Calm,despite everything : UNFAZED
4-down – Of the backbone : SPINAL
5-down – Glean : ANGLE
6-down – United : UNANIMOUS
7-down – Forceful speaking : TUBTHUMPING
8-down – Pun or double entendre : PLAYONWORDS
12-down – Hastily made,but profitable,book : POTBOILER
16-down – Consume : DEPLETE
17-down – Believe : CREDIT
19-down – Animals : FAUNA
23-down – Bag : SAC
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.