The Guardian Quick Answers
Saturday, 18th December 2021
There are 11 across clues and 12 down clues for the The Guardian Quick crossword on Saturday, 18th December 2021. View the answers below..
The Answers
| Number# | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| AAcross 1: | Thread-like structure in living cells carrying genetic information | |
| AAcross 7: | Queensland's capital | |
| AAcross 8: | Part of the mouth | |
| AAcross 9: | Gardener's shallow basket | |
| AAcross 10: | Rugby position | FLYHALF |
| AAcross 12: | At present — fetch Ron one (anag) | FORTHENONCE |
| AAcross 14: | Treacle (anag) — daughter of Agamemnon | |
| AAcross 16: | Bargain — short cut? | |
| AAcross 19: | Joint often used in dandling | |
| AAcross 20: | One of Shakespeare's tragedies | |
| AAcross 21: | Short leather trousers with braces | |
| DDown 1: | Measure of gold purity | |
| DDown 2: | Saviour | |
| DDown 3: | An average | |
| DDown 4: | Young plant | |
| DDown 5: | One of the gifts brought by the Magi | |
| DDown 6: | Border, Scotch or Welsh sheepdog | |
| DDown 11: | A Native American people — coke here (anag) | |
| DDown 12: | Crime, such as murder or arson | |
| DDown 13: | Flummox | |
| DDown 15: | Greek island, base of the Minoan civilisation | |
| DDown 17: | Without bells and whistles | |
| DDown 18: | Rainfall measurement unit |