Bit of dirt (4)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Across
5
Make-up (11)
7
Angry mood (in Aust. and US) (4)
8
Dominance (8)
9
Excessively prim behaviour (7)
11
Poles (anag) – essential for skiing (5)
13
Stop making progress (5)
14
Analyse (7)
16
Golf, beach or cocktail? (8)
17
(A) disproportionately time-consuming activity (4)
18
Likeable (11)
Down
1
Bit of dirt (4)
2
And that’s that! (2,5)
3
Inner part of a hull (5)
4
Flyers’ loyalty points (3,5)
5
Difference of opinion – protects men (anag) (11)
6
Undefined (11)
10
Feelings of listlessness (8)
12
Razor-toothed South American fish (7)
15
Passionately appeal (5)
17
Bouts of coughing – or laughter (4)

Crossword Information

Series
Quick
Number
17341
Date
3 December 2025
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