Facial feature

Latest answer — August 21, 2026

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Clue explained

An EYEBROW is the strip of hair above the eye and is therefore a facial feature.

Clue type:
Definition
A close-up view of a human eyebrow above the eye.

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Back lane
  2. 4Men's hairdresser
  3. 9Army officer
  4. 10County of SW England
  5. 11Choose
  6. 12Facial feature
  7. 13Successful record, e.g.
  8. 14Advise strongly
  9. 16Persuade
  10. 18Cricket extra
  11. 20Bullfighter
  12. 21Settee
  13. 24Garret
  14. 25Malicious gossip
  15. 26Boat's steering device
  16. 27Unclean

Down

  1. 1Receive
  2. 2Purplish colour
  3. 3Sudden pull
  4. 5Interview
  5. 6German state
  6. 7Fame
  7. 8Armada
  8. 13Source of worry
  9. 15Revolved
  10. 17Weaken in quality
  11. 18Cocky
  12. 19Cereal crop
  13. 22Command
  14. 23Praise

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Back lane — Answer: ALLEY. Hint: Picture a narrow passage running behind a row of buildings 🏘️
  2. 4. Men's hairdresser — Answer: BARBER. Hint: This professional trims gentlemen’s locks and may also shape beards 💈
  3. 9. Army officer — Answer: COLONEL. Hint: Think of a senior military rank just below the highest field officers 🎖️
  4. 10. County of SW England — Answer: DEVON. Hint: This southwestern county is famous for cream teas and rugged coasts 🌊
  5. 11. Choose — Answer: PICK. Hint: When several options are available, you select one ☝️
  6. 12. Facial feature — Answer: EYEBROW. Hint: Look for the curved band of hair above a facial opening 👀
  7. 13. Successful record, e.g. — Answer: HIT. Hint: A chart-topping recording can earn this accolade 🎵
  8. 14. Advise strongly — Answer: URGE. Hint: Press someone firmly to take a particular course of action 📣
  9. 16. Persuade — Answer: COAX. Hint: Gently talk someone into doing something they were hesitant about 🤝
  10. 18. Cricket extra — Answer: BYE. Hint: A run may be awarded when the ball passes the batter untouched 🏏
  11. 20. Bullfighter — Answer: MATADOR. Hint: Picture the performer facing a bull in a Spanish arena 🇪🇸
  12. 21. Settee — Answer: SOFA. Hint: Think of a comfortable upholstered seat made for several people 🛋️
  13. 24. Garret — Answer: ATTIC. Hint: This small room is tucked directly beneath a house’s roof 🏠
  14. 25. Malicious gossip — Answer: SCANDAL. Hint: It is harmful rumor spread with the intent to damage someone’s reputation 🗣️
  15. 26. Boat's steering device — Answer: RUDDER. Hint: This movable blade beneath a boat helps guide its direction ⛵
  16. 27. Unclean — Answer: DIRTY. Hint: It describes something that is far from hygienic 🧼

Down

  1. 1. Receive — Answer: ACCEPT. Hint: Take something offered, sent, or presented to you 🤲
  2. 2. Purplish colour — Answer: LILAC. Hint: Think of a soft shade between pink and violet 🌸
  3. 3. Sudden pull — Answer: YANK. Hint: A quick, sharp tug can describe this action 💪
  4. 5. Interview — Answer: AUDIENCE. Hint: Think of the people gathered to listen or watch a speaker. 👥
  5. 6. German state — Answer: BAVARIA. Hint: This southern region is home to Munich and many alpine landscapes. 🏔️
  6. 7. Fame — Answer: RENOWN. Hint: It is widespread recognition earned through notable achievements. 🌟
  7. 8. Armada — Answer: FLEET. Hint: Picture an organized group of ships sailing together. 🚢
  8. 13. Source of worry — Answer: HEADACHE. Hint: This can be a literal pain or a figurative problem causing stress. 😣
  9. 15. Revolved — Answer: ROTATED. Hint: Something that turned around a central point did this. 🔄
  10. 17. Weaken in quality — Answer: IMPAIR. Hint: To diminish something’s effectiveness or condition is to do this. 📉
  11. 18. Cocky — Answer: BRASH. Hint: This describes someone boldly confident without much restraint. 😏
  12. 19. Cereal crop — Answer: BARLEY. Hint: This grain is commonly used in malt and brewing. 🌾
  13. 22. Command — Answer: ORDER. Hint: A firm instruction from someone in authority is this. 📣
  14. 23. Praise — Answer: LAUD. Hint: To speak highly of someone is to do this. 👏

The answer to “Facial feature” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is EYEBROW — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 12-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include JAW. 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.

“Facial feature” answer

EYEBROW (7 letters) — most recent; also seen as JAW

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What does EYEBROW mean?

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

(noun)

  • the strip of hair growing on the ridge above a person's eye socket

Other answers for “Facial feature”

The Telegraph Quick has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides EYEBROW, it has also been JAW. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Facial feature”?

The answer is EYEBROW, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 21, 2026. Other answers for this clue include JAW.

How many letters is the answer to “Facial feature”?

7 letters: EYEBROW. Earlier fills for this clue have also been JAW (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 12-Across. Earlier appearances: August 20, 2026 → JAW.

Can “Facial feature” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides EYEBROW, The Telegraph Quick has also used JAW for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

The full grid for August 21, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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