This crossword No. 17613 clues and answers were published on Sat 17 Oct 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 17613 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Forceful : PUNCHY
4-across – Silent : TACIT
7-across – Muscle spasms : CRAMPS
8-across – Lay bare : EXPOSE
9-across – One’s in charge : BOSS
10-across – Lunar mission : MOONSHOT
12-across – Non-attendance at school or work : ABSENTEEISM
17-across – Beginner – note hype : NEOPHYTE
19-across – Top bit of carpet? : PILE
20-across – Quantity : AMOUNT
21-across – Overpowers : DROWNS
22-across – Desperate if last : DITCH
23-across – Keep : ADHERE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Support for climbing plants : PERGOLA
2-down – Captain Hook’s was a crocodile : NEMESIS
3-down – The price of silence? : HUSHMONEY
4-down – Poisonous substance : TOXIN
5-down – Clobber : CLOTHES
6-down – Written agreement : TREATY
11-down – Inconclusive : OPENENDED
13-down – Lavish meal : BLOWOUT
14-down – Beg : IMPLORE
15-down – Jumble : MELANGE
16-down – Not near the coast : INLAND
18-down – Strong suspicion : HUNCH
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.