Salacious (4)
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Across
5
Friendly goodbye – to an alligator? (3,3,5)
7
Devoid of interest (4)
8
Team, ship or body? (8)
9
Embarrassing and difficult to deal with (7)
11
Large tooth (5)
13
Invigorating (5)
14
Type of postcard or sparrow (7)
16
In progress, developmental (8)
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Minor hiccup (4)
18
Likeness (11)
Down
1
Salacious (4)
2
Bank, daylight or highway (7)
3
Natural aptitude (5)
4
Devoted to books and learning (8)
5
Tool or cocktail? (11)
6
Ordinary members of group or military force (4,3,4)
10
Itemised needs or desires (4,4)
12
Large framework for climbing plants (7)
15
City on Florida’s Biscayne Bay (5)
17
Stopper (4)

Crossword Information

Series
Quick
Number
17305
Date
22 October 2025
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