This crossword No. 17561 clues and answers were published on Tue 18 Aug 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17561 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – State of total confusion – slobs name him : OMNISHAMBLES
9-across – Mouth,barrel or sense : ORGAN
10-across – ___ Wizard : PINBALL
11-across – Drink quickly – head support : NECK
12-across – Ruling by tyrannical behaviour : DESPOTIC
14-across – Stockings : NYLONS
15-across – Out-of-date and tired – a bonnet,perhaps? : OLDHAT
18-across – Mesmerising : HYPNOTIC
20-across – Disparaging remark : SLUR
22-across – Earwax – un creme : CERUMEN
23-across – Artificial silk fabric : RAYON
24-across – Gathering of directors – sounds tedious? : BOARDMEETING
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Enchanting : MAGICAL
3-down – Pubs and small hotels : INNS
4-down – Short dash : HYPHEN
5-down – Board game – sole power : MONOPOLY
6-down – Smallest amount : LEAST
7-down – Cooking for oneself : SELFCATERING
8-down – Yellow vegetable,ear of maize : CORNONTHECOB
13-down – Passed on knowledge to : INFORMED
16-down – ___ days – kingfisher – holy can : HALCYON
17-down – Man engaged to be married : FIANCE
19-down – Ham or violet : PARMA
21-down – Ridge on guitar neck – worry : FRET
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.