The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 18th September 2017 There are 13 across clues and 16 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 18th September 2017. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 9: It's a lever that may be turned to many usesVERSATILEAAcross 10: Concerning a fightABOUTAAcross 11: Kind of people who follow the herdNOMADICAAcross 12: Of course, it's sweetPUDDINGAAcross 13: Board and fareGET ONAAcross 14: Study a French instrumentCONUNDRUMAAcross 16: Further reflection about thinking of othersRECONSIDERATIONAAcross 19: Picnicking?EATINGOUTAAcross 21: Looking, for example, to adopt a principle of Chinese philosophyEYINGAAcross 22: Remains within easy reach of NaplesPOMPEIIAAcross 23: Weapon company gets receiver inFIREARMAAcross 24: With a degree, I leave this subjectMATHSAAcross 25: Always on the go, remaining fresh and vitalEVERGREENDDown 1: Original advantage involved in capturing kingAVANT-GARDEDDown 2: People are keen take part in such a societyDRAMATICDDown 3: Plot involved dangerGARDENDDown 4: Record appearance of full moonDISCDDown 5: Tyrant captures northern retreat — it's hopelessDESPONDENTDDown 6: Girl following music group may be spottedBANDANNADDown 7: He is, or could be, a shopkeeperHOSIERDDown 8: Guns raised, when animal being hunted appearsSTAGDDown 14: They make women's dresses stand outCRINOLINESDDown 15: Male representative takes me in to see the bossesMANAGEMENTDDown 17: Fool's speech in production of LearNONSENSEDDown 18: Took offIMITATEDDDown 20: Entices casual worker with way to get a riseTEMPTSDDown 21: Cause anger by damaging a greenENRAGEDDown 22: Turn up with mother catPUMADDown 23: A circus performer?FLEA