The Guardian Quick puzzle clues 2026 Feb 20

• Attempt to escape - or catch a bus? (3,3,2) Crossword Clue
• Bank, drill or potato (4) Crossword Clue
• Bread, water or baking (4) Crossword Clue
• Catty sin (anag) - state of being holy (8) Crossword Clue
• Civilian soldiers (7) Crossword Clue
• Classic British takeaway (4,3,5) Crossword Clue
• Climbed (8) Crossword Clue
• Currently operational (2,3) Crossword Clue
• Form business contacts with people on social basis (7) Crossword Clue
• Harsh unfair treatment (3,4) Crossword Clue
• Hermit or soft-shell (4) Crossword Clue
• (In) the same (manner) (5) Crossword Clue
• One who disturbs the peace (12) Crossword Clue
• Place to watch films (6) Crossword Clue
• Present in detail and make clear (7) Crossword Clue
• Proportion (5) Crossword Clue
• Small mountain lake (4) Crossword Clue
• Take foolish risks - likely to have fingers burned? (4,4,4) Crossword Clue
• (The cost of) maintenance (6) Crossword Clue
• Theme P (anag) - fermented soya beans (6) Crossword Clue
• These are fully grown and mature (hopefully) (6) Crossword Clue
• Underground waste channel (5) Crossword Clue
• Unintelligible official jargon (12) Crossword Clue
• Witch's companion - Bagheera, e.g.? (5,3) Crossword Clue