Leap (over)

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

19 Down

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Clue explained

VAULT is a verb meaning to leap over something, as when vaulting a barrier. The word “over” specifies the direction or object of the leap.

Clue type:
Definition
A person leaping over a hurdle in a vaulting movement

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Albanian capital; a train (anag.)
  2. 4Food dressing
  3. 8Ruins
  4. 9NY river
  5. 10Carefree
  6. 11Fine, of weather
  7. 13Villein
  8. 15Chopper
  9. 16Geek
  10. 18Greed
  11. 20Villain in a film or book, say
  12. 23Number puzzle
  13. 24Illicit whisky, e.g.
  14. 25Theatre platform
  15. 26Nucleus

Down

  1. 1Caterer (anag.)
  2. 2A summing up
  3. 3Den
  4. 5Belly
  5. 6Circus performer
  6. 7The Blues of the Premier League
  7. 12God of wine
  8. 14220 yards
  9. 17Fundamental
  10. 19Leap (over)
  11. 21Oak fruit
  12. 22Clarified butter

The answer to “Leap (over)” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is VAULT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 19-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.

“Leap (over)” answer

VAULT (5 letters)

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What does VAULT mean?

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

(noun)

  • a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings
  • a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one

When else has “Leap (over)” 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 16, 2026 (most recent) → VAULT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Leap (over)”?

The answer is VAULT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Leap (over)”?

5 letters: VAULT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 19-Down.

Can “Leap (over)” 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 16, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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