The Guardian Cryptic Crossword November 17 2025 Answers (11/17/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword November 17, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword November 17, 2025 Answers

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November 18 2025 Answers »

#	Clue
1A	Mutants staff vessel; what can be expected from amateurs?
10A	Not first class management of resources
11A	Floor covering as standard: I must leave without a sound
12A	Sketch doctor at back of ship
13A	Band made up for lumbar puncture
14A	Second trim not needed
16A	Make record of lower value
18A	Watch player taking first ball get a surprise (3-6)
19A	Religious teacher, live in Westminster
20A	Subscriptions cover board game for ladies
23A	Such a pushy mother, a Lily
24A	Enjoy following pet round, almost divine
25A	Midlander mum sort of tucks in to cheese
26A	Clearing mouth, look forward to public speaking
2D	Pass on article for actor, a marble
3D	Without hesitation cock finds somewhere to sleep
4D	They make for painful viewing
5D	One will give you a bigger volume
6D	Hysterical people mess violently with carer
7D	One night in Montreal for Canadian perhaps
8D	Yesterday a dog disrupted starter’s orders
9D	The way I write journals for magistrates
15D	Often a short word liable to be deleted
16D	Dishevelled and put out of breath, son cried
17D	Trump a Protestant?
21D	Book in secret language unknown
22D	Serious, therefore live right
23D	Financial arrangement to have confidence in

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