Sovereign

Latest answer — September 10, 2026

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A MONARCH is a sovereign ruler, such as a king or queen.

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Definition
A formal portrait of a crowned monarch

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 10, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Sovereign in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is MONARCH — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 10, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 15-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.

Sovereign” answer

MONARCH (7 letters)

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What does MONARCH mean?

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

(noun)

  • a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor
  • a large migratory orange and black butterfly that occurs mainly in North America. The caterpillar feeds on milkweed, using the toxins in the plant to render both itself and the adult unpalatable to predators
  • a flycatcher found in Africa, Asia, and Australasia, typically having boldly marked or colourful plumage

When else has “Sovereign” 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 10, 2026 (most recent) MONARCH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sovereign”?

The answer is MONARCH, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sovereign”?

7 letters: MONARCH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 10, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 15-Down.

Can “Sovereign” 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 10, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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