Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - October 17, 2026
Work through the 2026-10-17 Guardian Quick grid at your own pace. Select a square, reveal one answer, or check the completed crossword when you need it.
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Puzzle date
October 17, 2026
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Forceful6 letters4.Silent5 letters7.Muscle spasms6 letters8.Lay bare6 letters9.One’s in charge4 letters10.Lunar mission8 letters12.Non-attendance at school or work11 letters17.Beginner – note hype (anag)8 letters19.Top bit of carpet?4 letters20.Quantity6 letters21.Overpowers6 letters22.Desperate if last5 letters23.Keep (to)6 letters
Down
1.Support for climbing plants7 letters2.Captain Hook’s was a crocodile7 letters3.The price of silence?9 letters4.Poisonous substance5 letters5.Clobber7 letters6.Written agreement6 letters11.Inconclusive9 letters13.Lavish meal7 letters14.Beg7 letters15.Jumble7 letters16.Not near the coast6 letters18.Strong suspicion5 letters
About this crossword
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Common questions
Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for October 17, 2026?
Yes. The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.
Can I reveal only one clue?
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