Antenna

Latest answer — August 10, 2026

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Clue decoded

An aerial is an antenna, especially in British usage, so the noun fits the clue directly.

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Definition
A television aerial mounted on a rooftop.

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This clue's Monday, August 10, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1On drugs
  2. 4Contented sound
  3. 8Wild cat
  4. 9Fruit
  5. 11Hinders
  6. 13Give birth to
  7. 15Arenas
  8. 16Bad deal
  9. 18Slender
  10. 20Suppose
  11. 22Boisterous young woman
  12. 23Ancient city of Oedipus
  13. 25Think of old times
  14. 26Spoil
  15. 27Gemstone
  16. 28Brass instrument

Down

  1. 2Romantic couple
  2. 3Loathing
  3. 4Iran, previously
  4. 5Thin coat of plaster
  5. 6Religious building
  6. 7Dismisses
  7. 10Most creepy
  8. 12Requests
  9. 13Reckless person
  10. 14Darts star Luke
  11. 17Worry
  12. 19Abate
  13. 20Antenna
  14. 21Demanding
  15. 23Mountain lake
  16. 24Strikebreaker

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. On drugs — Answer: HIGH. Hint: Feeling euphoric after taking an intoxicating substance 😵‍💫
  2. 4. Contented sound — Answer: PURR. Hint: Think of a happy feline's favorite noise. 🐱
  3. 8. Wild cat — Answer: LYNX. Hint: This elusive forest prowler is known for its tufted ears and short tail. 🐾
  4. 9. Fruit — Answer: NECTARINE. Hint: Think of a smooth-skinned stone fruit that resembles a fuzz-free peach 🍑
  5. 11. Hinders — Answer: DELAYS. Hint: Slows progress or holds something back. 🐌
  6. 13. Give birth to — Answer: DELIVER. Hint: What a mother does when bringing a baby into the world 👶
  7. 15. Arenas — Answer: STADIA. Hint: Ancient Greeks might have watched races and games in these open-air venues. 🏟️
  8. 16. Bad deal — Answer: RIPOFF. Hint: A purchase that leaves you feeling cheated might be called this. 😬
  9. 18. Slender — Answer: SVELTE. Hint: Describes someone trim, graceful, and fashionably thin ✨
  10. 20. Suppose — Answer: ASSUME. Hint: Take this as true for the sake of argument. 🤔
  11. 22. Boisterous young woman — Answer: LADETTE. Hint: Think of a lively, mischievous young woman who brings plenty of noise and energy to the room. 😄
  12. 23. Ancient city of Oedipus — Answer: THEBES. Hint: Think of the Greek city where Oedipus became king. 🏛️
  13. 25. Think of old times — Answer: REMINISCE. Hint: Take a stroll through memories of days gone by. 🕰️
  14. 26. Spoil — Answer: RUIN. Hint: To damage or wreck something is to do this. 💥
  15. 27. Gemstone — Answer: OPAL. Hint: This colorful stone can shimmer with flashes of the rainbow. 💎
  16. 28. Brass instrument — Answer: TUBA. Hint: Think of a deep-voiced, wide-belled instrument often heard anchoring a marching band. 🎺

Down

  1. 2. Romantic couple — Answer: ITEM. Hint: A dating duo might be described this way when they’re officially together. 💕
  2. 3. Loathing — Answer: HATRED. Hint: A powerful feeling of intense dislike points the way. 😠
  3. 4. Iran, previously — Answer: PERSIA. Hint: Think of the ancient name for the land now known as Iran. 🏺
  4. 5. Thin coat of plaster — Answer: RENDER. Hint: Think of the thin layer a builder might spread over a wall to give it a smooth finish 🧱
  5. 6. Religious building — Answer: SYNAGOGUE. Hint: A place of worship traditionally associated with Jewish communities 🕍
  6. 7. Dismisses — Answer: AXES. Hint: Think of what a boss does when sending someone packing. 👋
  7. 10. Most creepy — Answer: EERIEST. Hint: Think of the superlative for something that sends the biggest shivers down your spine 👻
  8. 12. Requests — Answer: ASKS. Hint: Makes polite inquiries or seeks information. 🤔
  9. 13. Reckless person — Answer: DAREDEVIL. Hint: This thrill-seeker charges into danger without a second thought. 😈
  10. 14. Darts star Luke — Answer: LITTLER. Hint: This teenage English darts sensation made headlines with his remarkable accuracy at the oche 🎯
  11. 17. Worry — Answer: FRET. Hint: Feel uneasy and let a concern occupy your thoughts. 😟
  12. 19. Abate — Answer: EASEUP. Hint: Let the intensity or severity of something lessen. 📉
  13. 20. Antenna — Answer: AERIAL. Hint: This is the elevated device that picks up radio signals. 📡
  14. 21. Demanding — Answer: STRICT. Hint: Not easily satisfied and firm about following the rules. 📏
  15. 23. Mountain lake — Answer: TARN. Hint: Picture a small, high-altitude lake nestled among rocky peaks. 🏔️
  16. 24. Strikebreaker — Answer: SCAB. Hint: A worker who crosses a picket line may earn this disapproving label. 🚧

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The answer to “Antenna” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is AERIAL — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 20-Down. 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.

“Antenna” answer

AERIAL (6 letters)

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What is the answer to “Antenna”?

The answer is AERIAL, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Antenna”?

6 letters: AERIAL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 10, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 20-Down.

Can “Antenna” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph Quick 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 Quick answers?

The full grid for August 10, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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