This crossword No. 17422 clues and answers were published on Mon 09 Mar 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17422 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Iberian instrument? : SPANISHGUITAR
8-across – Name : AMEN
9-across – As a stag? : ANTLERED
10-across – Area with many cultures – crucible? : MELTINGPOT
12-across – Breadlike cake : MUFFIN
14-across – Country where Portuguese spoken : BRAZIL
15-across – Dog in the manger,e.g. : SPOILSPORT
19-across – River rising in Rocky Mountains : COLORADO
20-across – Fragrance : NIFF
21-across – Bedtime reckoning? : COUNTINGSHEEP
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Fully energised – or inflated? : PUMPEDUP
3-down – Group of nine : NONET
4-down – Longest Republic of Ireland river : SHANNON
5-down – Emerge from bed : GETUP
6-down – i.e. train : INERTIA
7-down – Maintain : AVER
11-down – Shooter : AIRRIFLE
13-down – Decorate : FESTOON
14-down – SA meat strips : BILTONG
16-down – Someone from Muscat? : OMANI
17-down – Strike : PUNCH
18-down – Engine : LOCO
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.