Today's The Guardian Quick Puzzle Crossword Clues & Answers

Clues & Answers For The Guardian Quick

(February 17, 2026)

ACROSS

• 1. Dull pain (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 3. Write or draw in this, but don't blot it! (8) - Crossword Clue
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• 8. Break, pull or taxi (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 9. Hepworth or Gormley, e.g. (8) - Crossword Clue
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• 11. Someone who talks incessantly (10) - Crossword Clue
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• 14. Body art - military entertainment (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 15. In short supply (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 17. Punctuation mark (10) - Crossword Clue
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• 20. Fully aware of what is involved (4-4) - Crossword Clue
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• 21. Chanel or Gauff (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 22. Consider deeply, reflect (8) - Crossword Clue
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• 23. Body parts bidden Farewell by Hemingway (4) - Crossword Clue
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DOWN

• 1. Extremely cruel act (8) - Crossword Clue
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• 2. Pre-wedding social gathering, generally women only (3,5) - Crossword Clue
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• 4. Academy Awards (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 5. Football referee's warning sign (6,4) - Crossword Clue
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• 6. Solemn promise (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 7. Pavement edging (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 10. Poster spit (anag) - most bad-tempered and awkward to deal with (10) - Crossword Clue
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• 12. Opening in floor or ceiling (8) - Crossword Clue
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• 13. Bountiful (8) - Crossword Clue
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• 16. Appearance presented (6) - Crossword Clue
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• 18. Move rapidly - video chat meeting (4) - Crossword Clue
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• 19. Alcoholic honey-based drink (4) - Crossword Clue
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