Pool activity

Latest answer — August 09, 2026

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What you might do in a pool when you’re not just lounging by the edge 🏊

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This clue's Sunday, August 09, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Bash
  2. 3Wintry flakes
  3. 5Pun or gag
  4. 8Game using VAR
  5. 10Spots
  6. 11Cook; fish
  7. 13Zing
  8. 14Ruse
  9. 16Minute
  10. 17Zoom
  11. 19Part
  12. 21Snake
  13. 22Zero
  14. 24Coin (anag.)
  15. 25Loyalty
  16. 26Valley
  17. 27Tax
  18. 28Spell

Down

  1. 1Bad mood
  2. 2Ancient city in present-day Turkey
  3. 3Leave period
  4. 4Shape
  5. 6Encore!
  6. 7The plane (anag.)
  7. 9Speak
  8. 12Shenanigans
  9. 14Pool activity
  10. 15Promisee (anag.)
  11. 18Out of condition
  12. 20Phone
  13. 22Close
  14. 23Wild feline

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Bash — Answer: HIT. Hint: Think of what you might do to a drum or a piñata 🎯
  2. 3. Wintry flakes — Answer: SNOW. Hint: These chilly white crystals drift down from the sky in winter. ❄️
  3. 5. Pun or gag — Answer: JOKE. Hint: A humorous bit meant to make someone laugh. 😂
  4. 8. Game using VAR — Answer: FOOTBALL. Hint: Think of the sport where video reviews help referees make big calls. ⚽
  5. 10. Spots — Answer: ACNE. Hint: These pesky blemishes often appear on the face, especially during puberty. 🧼
  6. 11. Cook; fish — Answer: FRY. Hint: Think of a word that names both a hot-oil cooking method and a young fish. 🐟
  7. 13. Zing — Answer: OOMPH. Hint: It’s the extra spark or energy that makes something lively. ⚡
  8. 14. Ruse — Answer: STRATAGEM. Hint: A crafty trick designed to achieve a goal. 🎭
  9. 16. Minute — Answer: WEE. Hint: Think of a charmingly old-fashioned word for something very small. 🐭
  10. 17. Zoom — Answer: RUN. Hint: Move at top speed, as if late for the bus. 🏃
  11. 19. Part — Answer: COMPONENT. Hint: One piece of a bigger whole, like a gear in a machine 🧩
  12. 21. Snake — Answer: MAMBA. Hint: This sleek African snake is famous for its speed and potent venom. 🐍
  13. 22. Zero — Answer: NIL. Hint: Think of the word for having absolutely nothing. 🔍
  14. 24. Coin (anag.) — Answer: ICON. Hint: Think of a symbol or revered image, with the clue’s letters shuffled into place. 🖼️
  15. 25. Loyalty — Answer: FIDELITY. Hint: It’s the steadfast devotion you show to someone or something you stand by 🤝
  16. 26. Valley — Answer: GLEN. Hint: Think of a narrow, scenic valley often found in the Scottish Highlands 🏞️
  17. 27. Tax — Answer: LEVY. Hint: A government-imposed charge collected to fund public services 💰
  18. 28. Spell — Answer: HEX. Hint: Think of a magical curse cast with supernatural words. 🪄

Down

  1. 1. Bad mood — Answer: HUFF. Hint: A brief fit of irritation can leave you in this grumpy state. 😠
  2. 2. Ancient city in present-day Turkey — Answer: TROY. Hint: Think of the legendary city associated with Helen and the Trojan War 🏛️
  3. 3. Leave period — Answer: SABBATICAL. Hint: A planned break from work, often taken for rest or study. 🏖️
  4. 4. Shape — Answer: OBLONG. Hint: Think of a shape that is noticeably longer in one direction than the other. 🔷
  5. 6. Encore! — Answer: ONCEMORE. Hint: A performer hears this request when the audience wants another round. 🎭
  6. 7. The plane (anag.) — Answer: ELEPHANT. Hint: Picture the world’s largest land animal, famous for its trunk and impressive memory. 🐘
  7. 9. Speak — Answer: ORATE. Hint: Use your voice to deliver a formal address 🎙️
  8. 12. Shenanigans — Answer: TOMFOOLERY. Hint: Think of harmless mischief and goofy antics rather than serious trouble. 🤪
  9. 14. Pool activity — Answer: SWIMMING. Hint: What you might do in a pool when you’re not just lounging by the edge 🏊
  10. 15. Promisee (anag.) — Answer: REIMPOSE. Hint: Rearrange the term for the person receiving a pledge to uncover this answer 🔄
  11. 18. Out of condition — Answer: UNFIT. Hint: Not in good shape or ready for the task. 🏃
  12. 20. Phone — Answer: MOBILE. Hint: Think of the handheld device you use to call, text, and browse on the go 📱
  13. 22. Close — Answer: NIGH. Hint: A poetic way to say something is almost here or nearby. 📍
  14. 23. Wild feline — Answer: LYNX. Hint: This elusive forest hunter is known for its tufted ears and short tail. 🐾

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The answer to “Pool activity” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is SWIMMING — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 9, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 14-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.

“Pool activity” answer

SWIMMING (8 letters)

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Why the answer is SWIMMING

What you might do in a pool when you’re not just lounging by the edge 🏊

When else has “Pool activity” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Pool activity”?

The answer is SWIMMING, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pool activity”?

8 letters: SWIMMING.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 9, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 14-Down.

Can “Pool activity” 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.

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