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October 25, 2026

Crossword puzzle no 17,595

A new crossword puzzle, No. 17,595, is now available for enthusiasts. This puzzle offers a diverse range of clues, spanning both across and down sections, designed to challenge and entertain players.

Across Clues

1. The first across clue involves discovering a six-letter word for ‘Recess’.

4. Participants will find a five-letter term for ‘Luminary’.

7. A six-letter answer is needed for the clue ‘Flight?’.

8. For ‘Lobster? soup’, solvers must think of a six-letter word.

9. ‘Seaweed’ is another four-letter challenge.

10. The word ‘Lippy’ requires an eight-letter solution.

12. An eleven-letter word is sought for ‘Lacking conviction’.

17. The phrase ‘Take up stance of fighter’ demands a six and two-letter answer.

19. ‘As ABC?’ leads players to a four-letter conclusion.

20. ‘Gall’ also needs a six-letter submission.

21. A six-letter word fits the clue ‘Fancy’.

22. ‘Venomous’ requires five letters.

23. Finally, ‘Scurry – skater (anag)’ is a six-letter puzzle.

Down Clues

1. The initial down clue is a seven-letter word for a ‘Belgian city’.

2. A term used for ‘Upbeat – golfer near the green?’ is seven letters.

3. Solvers must find a nine-letter answer for ‘Room connecting building and outer door’.

4. ‘Twill khaki fabric’ presents a five-letter challenge.

5. The term ‘Amaretto, e.g.’ calls for a seven-letter response.

6. Another conundrum, ‘Hold it! – the bar (anag)’, is six letters.

11. Participants need a nine-letter solution for ‘Groveller’.

13. The clue ‘Sep 22 or 23, e.g.’ implies a seven-letter term.

14. For ‘Look after’, a seven-letter answer is appropriate.

15. The word ‘Veil’ needs seven letters.

16. ‘Vigour’ requires a six-letter solution.

18. Lastly, the clue ‘Historical object’ necessitates a five-letter word.

Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.