Ruins

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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Clue explained

WRECKS means ruins when used as a verb, as in “the storm wrecks the harbour.” The plural ending matches a third-person singular action.

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A building damaged and ruined by a storm

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Ruins in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is WRECKS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 8-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.

Ruins” answer

WRECKS (6 letters)

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What does WRECKS mean?

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(noun)

  • the destruction of a ship at sea; a shipwreck
  • something, especially a vehicle or building, that has been badly damaged or destroyed
  • a person whose physical or mental health or strength has failed

When else has “Ruins” 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) WRECKS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ruins”?

The answer is WRECKS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ruins”?

6 letters: WRECKS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 8-Across.

Can “Ruins” 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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