This crossword No. 17488 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 May 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17488 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Sturdy : ROBUST
4-across – More intimate : CLOSER
9-across – Type of light : GASLAMP
10-across – Christmas card bird : ROBIN
11-across – Shine : EXCEL
12-across – Devoted : ADORING
13-across – Tennessee city : CHATTANOOGA
18-across – Poisonous element : ARSENIC
20-across – Cheesy : TACKY
22-across – Flight unit : STAIR
23-across – Artless newcomer : INGENUE
24-across – : MEDLEY
25-across – Music that may be national : ANTHEM
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Scrums and mauls game : RUGGER
2-down – Rudimentary : BASIC
3-down – Small onion : SHALLOT
5-down – Broadly and slowly : LARGO
6-down – Bro or sis : SIBLING
7-down – Fail to honour : RENEGE
8-down – Loyal political follower : APPARATCHIK
14-down – Male spouse : HUSBAND
15-down – Eight-sided figure : OCTAGON
16-down – Old cab : HANSOM
17-down – Lecture hall : LYCEUM
19-down – Pluck : NERVE
21-down – Large shell : CONCH
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.