The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17423 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 17423 clues and answers were published on Tue 10 Mar 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17423 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossArctic Circle native : LAPP
3-acrossCareless : SLAPDASH
8-acrossTool with prongs : FORK
9-acrossConsiderably : INSPADES
11-acrossSetter of meter in vehicle : TAXIDRIVER
14-acrossFrench lady? : MADAME
15-acrossDose up : PSEUDO
17-acrossOne born during a period following WW2 : BABYBOOMER
20-acrossMeasurer of small quantities of food and liquids : TEASPOON
21-acrossBart : BRAT
22-acrossDate : GOSTEADY
23-acrossRace : ACER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Extant span? : LIFETIME
2-down – Lightener of hair : PEROXIDE
4-down – Soaked pulse : LENTIL
5-down – Punch and Judy performance? : PUPPETSHOW
6-down – Helper : AIDE
7-down – Dry seed covering : HUSK
10-down – Thyroid cartilage projection : ADAMSAPPLE
12-down – Yellow flavouring : TURMERIC
13-down – Author of same book : COWRITER
16-down – Familiar saying – example : BYWORD
18-down – Male : STAG
19-down – Girl : LASS

This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.

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