This crossword No. 17558 clues and answers were published on Fri 14 Aug 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17558 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Feature of everyday speech : COLLOQUIALISM
8-across – On paper,they’re friends : PENPALS
9-across – Sycophant : TOADY
10-across – Killed – a large number : SLEW
11-across – Tree-dwelling : ARBOREAL
13-across – Shrewd : ASTUTE
14-across – Deliberately avoid : ESCHEW
17-across – Retreat : HIDEAWAY
19-across – Wide expanse of uncultivated ground : MOOR
21-across – Adhesive – tasteless : TACKY
22-across – Masonic or mayoral fancy dress? : REGALIA
24-across – Microscopic : INFINITESIMAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Price or shower? : CAP
2-down – Merciful : LENIENT
3-down – So-so : OKAY
4-down – Dubious : UNSURE
5-down – Non-mainstream : ARTHOUSE
6-down – Dopy : INANE
7-down – Spring blossom : MAYFLOWER
10-down – Strap,squash or junction : SPAGHETTI
12-down – Don’t get carried away! : STEADYON
15-down – Gangster : HOODLUM
16-down – Tempting vegetable? : CARROT
18-down – Coffee that won’t keep you up : DECAF
20-down – An eternity : AGES
23-down – Everyone : ALL
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.