The Guardian Quick puzzle clues 2026 Oct 17

• Beg (7) Crossword Clue
• Beginner - note hype (anag) (8) Crossword Clue
• Captain Hook's was a crocodile (7) Crossword Clue
• Clobber (7) Crossword Clue
• Desperate if last (5) Crossword Clue
• Forceful (6) Crossword Clue
• Inconclusive (4-5) Crossword Clue
• Jumble (7) Crossword Clue
• Keep (to) (6) Crossword Clue
• Lavish meal (7) Crossword Clue
• Lay bare (6) Crossword Clue
• Lunar mission (8) Crossword Clue
• Muscle spasms (6) Crossword Clue
• Non-attendance at school or work (11) Crossword Clue
• Not near the coast (6) Crossword Clue
• One's in charge (4) Crossword Clue
• Overpowers (6) Crossword Clue
• Poisonous substance (5) Crossword Clue
• Quantity (6) Crossword Clue
• Silent (5) Crossword Clue
• Strong suspicion (5) Crossword Clue
• Support for climbing plants (7) Crossword Clue
• The price of silence? (4,5) Crossword Clue
• Top bit of carpet? (4) Crossword Clue
• Written agreement (6) Crossword Clue