Dense

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

THICK means dense, whether referring to a closely packed material or, figuratively, to something lacking sharpness.

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A densely packed stand of trees and foliage

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This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Dense in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is THICK — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 1-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.

Dense” answer

THICK (5 letters)

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What does THICK mean?

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

(adjective)

  • with opposite sides or surfaces that are far or relatively far apart
  • made up of a large number of things or people close together
  • (of a liquid or a semi-liquid substance) relatively firm in consistency; not flowing freely

When else has “Dense” 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.

September 4, 2026 (most recent) THICK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Dense”?

The answer is THICK, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dense”?

5 letters: THICK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 4, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 1-Across.

Can “Dense” 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 September 4, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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