Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally

Latest answer — August 13, 2026

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Clue explained

PURSER is a treasurer, especially aboard a ship. PURER, meaning more honest, contains S, the final letter of expenseS: PUR(S)ER.

Clue type:
Abbreviation
A maritime officer working as a ship’s purser

Telegraph Cryptic Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 7Appeal certain to produce desire
  2. 8Swears with sweetheart being hostile
  3. 9Fail to notice young lady
  4. 10Strong check material rejected
  5. 11For nuts it's silly eating seconds
  6. 13Unlucky in love without taking over
  7. 14Minute volume in genuine discharge
  8. 16As an alternative, detains criminal
  9. 19Front end of snub nose revolver?
  10. 20Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally
  11. 21Cut allowance on shoestring?
  12. 22Career of sailor around base
  13. 23Fight excess swallowing small single
  14. 24Concrete turned in barrel, big, naturally

Down

  1. 1Topless flirtation leads to marriage
  2. 2Light blows with argument escalating
  3. 3Clot and dolt occasionally in therapy?
  4. 4Presently taking time under iron deck
  5. 5Prepared hot recipe holding large chopper
  6. 6Fools accepting Trump's principal strengths
  7. 8Impeach a government, reportedly
  8. 12Sorry police go at suspect
  9. 15Draw rising cheers with pamphlet
  10. 17Adult males, fit and flexible
  11. 18Performer in part is televised
  12. 19Beginning to seem worried and nervous
  13. 20Heartlessly restraining longing
  14. 22Tour of Queen wearing crown

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 7. Appeal certain to produce desire — Answer: PLEASURE. Hint: It’s the enjoyable appeal that makes something especially tempting. 😊
  2. 8. Swears with sweetheart being hostile — Answer: AVERSE. Hint: Think of a word meaning hostile, built from a verb meaning “swears” plus a sweetheart’s initial. 😈
  3. 9. Fail to notice young lady — Answer: MISS. Hint: Think of a word that can mean both overlooking something and addressing a young woman. 😉
  4. 10. Strong check material rejected — Answer: DETERMINED. Hint: Think of someone unwavering who won’t let obstacles change their course. 💪
  5. 11. For nuts it's silly eating seconds — Answer: INSANE. Hint: A synonym for “silly” swallows the abbreviation for seconds to mean “nuts.” 🤪
  6. 13. Unlucky in love without taking over — Answer: OMINOUS. Hint: Think of a foreboding sign that seems to promise trouble or bad luck. 🔮
  7. 14. Minute volume in genuine discharge — Answer: REMOVAL. Hint: Think of the act of getting rid of something or sending it away. 🗑️
  8. 16. As an alternative, detains criminal — Answer: INSTEAD. Hint: Think of a word meaning “as another option,” while the latter part of the clue is behaving rather mischievously. 😉
  9. 19. Front end of snub nose revolver? — Answer: SHOOTER. Hint: Think of the person who might handle this compact firearm, not its physical front. 🔫
  10. 20. Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally — Answer: PURSER. Hint: Think of the person aboard a ship who manages its money and accounts. ⚓
  11. 21. Cut allowance on shoestring? — Answer: LACERATION. Hint: Think of a sharp-cut wound rather than a reduction in spending. 🩹
  12. 22. Career of sailor around base — Answer: TEAR. Hint: Picture a sailor wrapping around a foundational element to form a verb meaning to rush wildly. ⚓
  13. 23. Fight excess swallowing small single — Answer: RESIST. Hint: Think of pushing back against something unwanted or excessive. ✊
  14. 24. Concrete turned in barrel, big, naturally — Answer: TANGIBLE. Hint: Think of something so real you could practically touch it. 🧱

Down

  1. 1. Topless flirtation leads to marriage — Answer: ALLIANCE. Hint: Remove the top from a word for flirtation to reveal a formal marriage partnership. 💍
  2. 2. Light blows with argument escalating — Answer: TAPS. Hint: Picture gentle little knocks delivered as a heated disagreement rises. 👊
  3. 3. Clot and dolt occasionally in therapy? — Answer: CURDLE. Hint: Could this therapy session leave the milk feeling lumpy? 🥛
  4. 4. Presently taking time under iron deck — Answer: FESTOON. Hint: Picture a decorative garland draped across a room or celebration. 🎊
  5. 5. Prepared hot recipe holding large chopper — Answer: HELICOPTER. Hint: Picture a rotorcraft that can hover, cleverly built from a prepared-food phrase embracing the abbreviation for large. 🚁
  6. 6. Fools accepting Trump's principal strengths — Answer: ASSETS. Hint: Think of valuable resources or advantages that strengthen someone’s position. 💼
  7. 8. Impeach a government, reportedly — Answer: ARRAIGN. Hint: Think of formally charging someone in court, with the clue’s wording cleverly evoking a government’s rule by sound. ⚖️
  8. 12. Sorry police go at suspect — Answer: APOLOGETIC. Hint: Think of a formal way to say you’re sorry, especially after causing trouble. 🙏
  9. 15. Draw rising cheers with pamphlet — Answer: ATTRACT. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to pull interest or attention your way. 🧲
  10. 17. Adult males, fit and flexible — Answer: AMENABLE. Hint: Think of someone pleasantly willing to adapt, cooperate, and go along with things. 🤝
  11. 18. Performer in part is televised — Answer: ARTISTE. Hint: Think of someone who performs for an audience, whether onstage or onscreen. 🎭
  12. 19. Beginning to seem worried and nervous — Answer: SCARED. Hint: Fear is starting to show on someone’s face. 😟
  13. 20. Heartlessly restraining longing — Answer: PINING. Hint: Think of longing, but with the heart removed from a word meaning restraining. 💭
  14. 22. Tour of Queen wearing crown — Answer: TRIP. Hint: Think of a brief journey—perhaps one made by a crowned queen. 👑

The answer to “Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally” in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword is PURSER — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on August 13, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 20-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally” answer

PURSER (6 letters)

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What does PURSER mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PURSER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • an officer on a ship who keeps the accounts, especially the head steward on a passenger vessel

When else has “Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally” appeared?

The Telegraph Cryptic reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 13, 2026 (most recent) → PURSER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally”?

The answer is PURSER, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally”?

6 letters: PURSER.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 20-Across.

Can “Treasurer more honest about expenses, finally” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph Cryptic sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Telegraph Cryptic answers?

The full grid for August 13, 2026 is on the Telegraph Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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