Today's The Guardian Quick Cryptic Puzzle Crossword Clues & Answers

Clues & Answers For The Guardian Quick Cryptic

(October 17, 2026)

ACROSS

• 1. Fools, they often have a drink in them (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 3. Talk at length with small furry animal (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 7. Coastal iceberg covering girl who fell through hole? (5) - Crossword Clue
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• 9. Person involved in box-ticking exercise? (5) - Crossword Clue
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• 10. Rod, Dawn and Len cavorting in marvellous place (10) - Crossword Clue
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• 13. Darts venue, drunken escapades (10) - Crossword Clue
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• 17. Claw hit earth that holds chalky colour (5) - Crossword Clue
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• 19. Entertain, performing as Emu (5) - Crossword Clue
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• 20. Take note of moment in time (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 21. Give direction for starring role (4) - Crossword Clue
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DOWN

• 1. Catcalls? (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 2. Engineering nerd with gin smiled (7) - Crossword Clue
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• 4. Inhuman villain holding blacksmith's tool (5) - Crossword Clue
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• 5. Hit flying mammal (3) - Crossword Clue
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• 6. Biting dessert? (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 8. First Lady (3) - Crossword Clue
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• 11. Rearing against nature? (7) - Crossword Clue
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• 12. Rise for boisterous dances (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 14. Eleven troopers guarding sports activity (5) - Crossword Clue
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• 15. Awkwardly ate meal (3) - Crossword Clue
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• 16. Advance in school? (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 18. Pub hidden by ruin nearby (3) - Crossword Clue
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