Sphere

Latest answer — August 14, 2026

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Clue explained

An ORB is a sphere or rounded solid object.

Clue type:
Definition
A smooth spherical orb

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Seer
  2. 5Perceives aurally
  3. 8Gulf emirate
  4. 9Activate
  5. 10I got close (anag.)
  6. 12Frozen water
  7. 13Exile
  8. 14Outmoded
  9. 17Space
  10. 18University city
  11. 20Original
  12. 21Split in two
  13. 23Happening
  14. 24Bacon variety

Down

  1. 1Military chaplain
  2. 2Sphere
  3. 3Atrocious
  4. 4Morsel
  5. 5Robbery
  6. 6Hindu sage (anag.)
  7. 7Excess
  8. 11Wine lover
  9. 13Captivate
  10. 15Hunting dog
  11. 16Underclothes
  12. 18Mr Eastwood
  13. 19Opponent
  14. 22Pasture

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Seer — Answer: PROPHET. Hint: Someone believed to receive and deliver divine messages might fit this role 🔮
  2. 5. Perceives aurally — Answer: HEARS. Hint: Takes in sounds with the ears. 👂
  3. 8. Gulf emirate — Answer: DUBAI. Hint: This glittering Gulf emirate is famed for skyscrapers, luxury shopping, and desert adventures 🏙️
  4. 9. Activate — Answer: TRIGGER. Hint: Set something in motion or cause it to begin. ⚙️
  5. 10. I got close (anag.) — Answer: ECOLOGIST. Hint: Think of a scientist who studies ecosystems and the relationships among living things. 🌿
  6. 12. Frozen water — Answer: ICE. Hint: It’s what turns a puddle solid on a chilly morning. ❄️
  7. 13. Exile — Answer: BANISH. Hint: To force someone to leave a place or country is to do this. 🚪
  8. 14. Outmoded — Answer: OLDHAT. Hint: Think of a style so unfashionable it belongs in a time capsule. ⏳
  9. 17. Space — Answer: GAP. Hint: Think of the empty distance separating two things. ↔️
  10. 18. University city — Answer: CAMBRIDGE. Hint: Think of the famous English university city known for its colleges, bicycles, and academic rivalry with Oxford. 🎓
  11. 20. Original — Answer: INITIAL. Hint: It describes something present from the very beginning. 🥇
  12. 21. Split in two — Answer: HALVE. Hint: Think of dividing one whole into two equal parts. ✂️
  13. 23. Happening — Answer: EVENT. Hint: Think of an occurrence or notable occasion taking place. 🎉
  14. 24. Bacon variety — Answer: STREAKY. Hint: This bacon style is known for its alternating layers of meat and fat. 🥓

Down

  1. 1. Military chaplain — Answer: PADRE. Hint: This spiritual counselor serves alongside troops and offers guidance in uniform. 🪖
  2. 2. Sphere — Answer: ORB. Hint: Think of a perfectly round shape, like a planet or marble. 🌐
  3. 3. Atrocious — Answer: HEINOUS. Hint: A strong word for something shockingly wicked or appalling. 😈
  4. 4. Morsel — Answer: TITBIT. Hint: A tiny tasty bite, often offered as a little treat. 😋
  5. 5. Robbery — Answer: HEIST. Hint: A high-stakes theft, often depicted in a caper film. 🎬
  6. 6. Hindu sage (anag.) — Answer: ANGUISHED. Hint: Think of a word describing deep emotional pain or torment. 😣
  7. 7. Excess — Answer: SURFEIT. Hint: It means having far more than you need. 📦
  8. 11. Wine lover — Answer: OENOPHILE. Hint: A fancy term for someone who truly appreciates a good glass and knows their way around a vineyard. 🍷
  9. 13. Captivate — Answer: BEGUILE. Hint: Charm someone so completely that they can’t look away. ✨
  10. 15. Hunting dog — Answer: LURCHER. Hint: This swift canine hunts by spotting and chasing game rather than tracking its scent. 🐕
  11. 16. Underclothes — Answer: SMALLS. Hint: Think of the everyday garments worn beneath your outfit. 🩲
  12. 18. Mr Eastwood — Answer: CLINT. Hint: Think of the first name of the actor behind Dirty Harry and many classic Westerns. 🎬
  13. 19. Opponent — Answer: ENEMY. Hint: Think of someone who stands against you in a conflict. ⚔️
  14. 22. Pasture — Answer: LEA. Hint: Think of a small grassy field where farm animals graze. 🌿

The answer to “Sphere” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is ORB — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 14, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 2-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.

“Sphere” answer

ORB (3 letters)

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What does ORB mean?

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

(noun)

  • a spherical object or shape

When else has “Sphere” 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.

August 14, 2026 (most recent) → ORB. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sphere”?

The answer is ORB, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sphere”?

3 letters: ORB.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 14, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 2-Down.

Can “Sphere” 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 August 14, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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