Expensive
Latest answer — August 27, 2026
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Clue explained
DEAR is an adjective meaning expensive or costly, as in ‘a dear purchase’.
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This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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- 1. Pitcher — Answer: EWER. Hint: This decorative vessel is designed for pouring liquids, often with a graceful handle and spout. 🏺
- 3. Enemies — Answer: FOES. Hint: These are opponents or adversaries. ⚔️
- 9. Likely — Answer: PRONE. Hint: Often paired with “to” when something is apt to happen. 🎯
- 10. Excite — Answer: TITILLATE. Hint: To stimulate interest, curiosity, or anticipation. ✨
- 11. Swindle — Answer: CHEAT. Hint: To deceive someone for an unfair advantage. 🃏
- 12. Build — Answer: CONSTRUCT. Hint: To put parts together and create something substantial. 🧱
- 15. Necessary — Answer: NEEDED. Hint: Required rather than merely helpful. ✅
- 17. Facade — Answer: VENEER. Hint: This is an outer surface that may conceal what lies beneath. 🏛️
- 19. Quarantine — Answer: ISOLATION. Hint: Separation used to prevent the spread of illness. 🦠
- 21. Fake — Answer: BOGUS. Hint: Describes something phony or not genuine. 🎭
- 23. Begin — Answer: ORIGINATE. Hint: To start or come into existence. 🌱
- 24. Trophy — Answer: AWARD. Hint: A prize presented for achievement. 🏆
- 25. Therefore — Answer: ERGO. Hint: A concise logical transition meaning “as a result.” ➡️
- 26. Expensive — Answer: DEAR. Hint: In pricing, this means costly. 💸
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- 1. Attractive — Answer: ENTICING. Hint: Tempting enough to draw someone in. 🧲
- 2. Lengthy — Answer: EXTENDED. Hint: Longer than usual or stretched out in time. 📏
- 4. Unclear — Answer: OPAQUE. Hint: Difficult to understand or lacking transparency. 🌫️
- 5. Phantom — Answer: SPECTRE. Hint: A ghostly apparition from spooky tales. 👻
- 6. Cipher — Answer: CODE. Hint: A system used to conceal or communicate information. 🔐
- 7. Optimum — Answer: BEST. Hint: Think of the finest possible choice. 🏆
- 8. Apartment — Answer: FLAT. Hint: Picture a self-contained home in a larger building. 🏢
- 13. Fragile — Answer: DELICATE. Hint: Handle it gently because it can break or bruise easily. 🫧
- 14. Majesty — Answer: GRANDEUR. Hint: This describes impressive royal splendor. 👑
- 16. Instalment — Answer: EPISODE. Hint: It is one chapter in a continuing series. 📺
- 18. Arrival — Answer: COMING. Hint: Think of someone or something drawing near. 🚶
- 20. Eager — Answer: AVID. Hint: This describes someone keen and enthusiastic. 🔥
- 21. Ray — Answer: BEAM. Hint: A narrow shaft of light gives you the idea. ☀️
- 22. Target — Answer: GOAL. Hint: It is what you aim to hit or achieve. 🎯
The answer to “Expensive” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is DEAR — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 26-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.
“Expensive” answer
DEAR (4 letters)
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What does DEAR mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of DEAR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- regarded with deep affection
- expensive
When else has “Expensive” 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 27, 2026 (most recent) → DEAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Expensive”?
The answer is DEAR, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Expensive”?
4 letters: DEAR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 26-Across.
Can “Expensive” 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 27, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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