Guardian publishes daily crossword puzzle number 30164

Clues cover diverse topics

The first clue asks solvers to pester an old lady for Spooner's ice cream in six letters. Across number four requires a discharge redirected by custom exhausts split into four and two letters. Clue nine questions whether a solver used a pencil while answering the puzzle grid.

Across clues continue sequence

Clue ten describes an Australian supporter blocking a toilet with an English magazine in seven and three letters. Across eleven provides essentially foulmouthed terms for Mrs Slocombe and her pussy in six letters. Clue twelve seeks the translation of Stoker inspiring the French author in eight letters.

Later clues involve teams

Clue thirteen describes a team part way through a busy stage becoming ambitious in four and five letters. Across fifteen asks to deliver twists with the ultimate in cloak and dagger using four letters. Clue sixteen queries a haggard woman engaging an old trainer in four letters.

Final clues listed here

Clue seventeen mentions a county's opener dropped with series getting tight in nine letters. Geoff Capes appeared on twenty-one covers where war was depicted using shot put gear that scratched his face in an eight-letter word. Clue twenty-two involves Mark getting into difficulties producing Genius in six letters.