Caveat

Latest answer — August 15, 2026

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Clue explained

A PROVISO is a condition, qualification or caveat attached to an agreement or statement. It therefore fits “Caveat” directly.

Clue type:
Definition
A contract document containing a written condition or clause

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Saturday, August 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Edward ____, nonsense poet
  2. 4Round hillock
  3. 9Untidy
  4. 10Scalpel wielder
  5. 11Going on a bit
  6. 13Disorder
  7. 14Upper garment
  8. 16Garment for legs
  9. 18Rubbish
  10. 19Section
  11. 21Caveat
  12. 22Someone from Stockholm?
  13. 23Swiss author of Steppenwolf
  14. 24"I don't know the answer"

Down

  1. 2Country with pyramids
  2. 3Dangerous
  3. 4Pakistani city
  4. 5Very successful person
  5. 6Type of golf course
  6. 7Charm
  7. 8Not happening at the same time
  8. 12Trilby, say
  9. 15Pause, rest
  10. 16Digit
  11. 17Long chair
  12. 18Intensity, as of feeling
  13. 19Bend over
  14. 20Pants

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Edward ____, nonsense poet — Answer: LEAR. Hint: This poet created whimsical verses and peculiar characters 📚
  2. 4. Round hillock — Answer: KNOLL. Hint: A small, gently rounded hill 🌄
  3. 9. Untidy — Answer: MESSY. Hint: Not neat or organized at all 🧦
  4. 10. Scalpel wielder — Answer: SURGEON. Hint: A medical specialist who performs operations 🩺
  5. 11. Going on a bit — Answer: LENGTHY. Hint: Something that continues for quite some time ⏳
  6. 13. Disorder — Answer: CHAOS. Hint: A state of complete confusion and lack of order 🌀
  7. 14. Upper garment — Answer: TSHIRT. Hint: A casual top usually worn over the torso 👕
  8. 16. Garment for legs — Answer: TIGHTS. Hint: Stretchy close-fitting legwear often worn under a skirt 🦵
  9. 18. Rubbish — Answer: DROSS. Hint: Worthless material or complete nonsense 🗑️
  10. 19. Section — Answer: SEGMENT. Hint: One distinct part of a larger whole 🧩
  11. 21. Caveat — Answer: PROVISO. Hint: A condition or warning attached to an agreement ⚠️
  12. 22. Someone from Stockholm? — Answer: SWEDE. Hint: The clue is asking for the nationality of a Scandinavian capital’s resident. 🧭
  13. 23. Swiss author of Steppenwolf — Answer: HESSE. Hint: This novelist wrote the philosophical classic Steppenwolf. 📚
  14. 24. "I don't know the answer" — Answer: PASS. Hint: Use this when you choose not to attempt a question. 🤷

Down

  1. 2. Country with pyramids — Answer: EGYPT. Hint: Think of the North African land famous for its ancient pyramids. 🏺
  2. 3. Dangerous — Answer: RISKY. Hint: Something unsafe and potentially hazardous fits this description. ⚠️
  3. 4. Pakistani city — Answer: KARACHI. Hint: Look to Pakistan’s largest city and major port. 🌆
  4. 5. Very successful person — Answer: OVERACHIEVER. Hint: This person consistently does more than expected and excels. 🏆
  5. 6. Type of golf course — Answer: LINKS. Hint: Golfers may play this coastal layout among dunes and natural hazards. ⛳
  6. 7. Charm — Answer: AMULET. Hint: A small object worn for luck or protection fits the bill. 🍀
  7. 8. Not happening at the same time — Answer: ASYNCHRONOUS. Hint: Events with this quality happen independently rather than together. ⏳
  8. 12. Trilby, say — Answer: HAT. Hint: A trilby is a stylish item worn on the head. 🎩
  9. 15. Pause, rest — Answer: RESPITE. Hint: Think of a brief break from effort or trouble. 🌿
  10. 16. Digit — Answer: TOE. Hint: On a foot, this body part counts as a digit. 🦶
  11. 17. Long chair — Answer: SETTEE. Hint: Picture a padded sofa-style seat made for several people. 🛋️
  12. 18. Intensity, as of feeling — Answer: DEPTH. Hint: Strong emotion can be described by this quality. ❤️
  13. 19. Bend over — Answer: STOOP. Hint: Lower your upper body forward toward the ground. 🙇
  14. 20. Pants — Answer: GASPS. Hint: After a hard sprint, you may do this for breath. 😮‍💨

The answer to “Caveat” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is PROVISO — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 15, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 21-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.

“Caveat” answer

PROVISO (7 letters)

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What does PROVISO mean?

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

(noun)

  • a condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement

When else has “Caveat” appeared?

The Telegraph Quick 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 15, 2026 (most recent) → PROVISO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Caveat”?

The answer is PROVISO, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Caveat”?

7 letters: PROVISO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 15, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 21-Across.

Can “Caveat” 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 15, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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