Spotted feline

Latest answer — August 08, 2026

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Clue decoded

LEOPARD is a spotted feline, a large cat characterised by its distinctive dark rosettes. The clue is a straightforward definition.

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Definition
A leopard showing its spotted coat and rosette markings.

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This clue's Saturday, August 08, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Trap
  2. 3Jolt
  3. 5Complain
  4. 8Old Italian
  5. 9Rushing water
  6. 10Multitude
  7. 11Minnehaha's lover
  8. 13Reduce
  9. 14Purplish-red colour
  10. 17One bidet (anag.)
  11. 19Arm bone
  12. 22BA, e.g.
  13. 23Maxim
  14. 24Trench
  15. 25Gratuity
  16. 26Epoch

Down

  1. 1Circumference
  2. 2Retribution
  3. 3Hoodoo
  4. 4Sell
  5. 5Lycanthrope
  6. 6Non-reactive
  7. 7Pull out
  8. 12Elvis hid (anag.)
  9. 13Spotted feline
  10. 15Liberate
  11. 16Fly or flea
  12. 18White heron
  13. 20Sports stadium
  14. 21Distort

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Trap — Answer: GIN. Hint: This old-fashioned term means a snare set to catch something 🪤
  2. 3. Jolt — Answer: JAR. Hint: A sudden shock can give you quite a shake ⚡
  3. 5. Complain — Answer: WHINE. Hint: What you might do when you’re unhappy about something, often in a high-pitched way 😩
  4. 8. Old Italian — Answer: ROMAN. Hint: Think of the ancient civilization that ruled from the city of seven hills 🏛️
  5. 9. Rushing water — Answer: TORRENT. Hint: A powerful, fast-moving flow you might see after heavy rain 🌊
  6. 10. Multitude — Answer: HOST. Hint: Think of a large crowd gathered together. 👥
  7. 11. Minnehaha's lover — Answer: HIAWATHA. Hint: Think of the legendary hero paired with Minnehaha in Longfellow’s poem 📜
  8. 13. Reduce — Answer: LESSEN. Hint: Make something smaller in amount or intensity. 📉
  9. 14. Purplish-red colour — Answer: CLARET. Hint: Think of the deep wine shade often associated with Bordeaux bottles 🍷
  10. 17. One bidet (anag.) — Answer: OBEDIENT. Hint: Think of someone who follows instructions without protest. 🙂
  11. 19. Arm bone — Answer: ULNA. Hint: This forearm bone runs alongside the radius, closer to your pinky 🤚
  12. 22. BA, e.g. — Answer: AIRLINE. Hint: Think of a company that carries passengers through the sky. ✈️
  13. 23. Maxim — Answer: ADAGE. Hint: A time-tested saying that neatly sums up a bit of wisdom 📜
  14. 24. Trench — Answer: DITCH. Hint: Think of a narrow channel dug into the ground for drainage or defense. 🕳️
  15. 25. Gratuity — Answer: TIP. Hint: A little extra to show appreciation for good service! 💵
  16. 26. Epoch — Answer: ERA. Hint: A distinct period in history marked by important events or developments. 🕰️

Down

  1. 1. Circumference — Answer: GIRTH. Hint: Think of the measurement wrapping all the way around an object, like a tree trunk. 📏
  2. 2. Retribution — Answer: NEMESIS. Hint: A fitting payback that arrives when someone has seriously crossed the line ⚖️
  3. 3. Hoodoo — Answer: JINX. Hint: A word for a streak of unlucky magic or a pesky curse 🪄
  4. 4. Sell — Answer: RETAIL. Hint: Offer goods directly to customers, often through a shop or website. 🛍️
  5. 5. Lycanthrope — Answer: WEREWOLF. Hint: Think of a legendary human who transforms into a wolf under the full moon. 🌕
  6. 6. Non-reactive — Answer: INERT. Hint: Chemically inactive and unlikely to react with other substances 🧪
  7. 7. Pull out — Answer: EXTRACT. Hint: Think of removing something, such as a tooth or a passage from a text. 🦷
  8. 12. Elvis hid (anag.) — Answer: DEVILISH. Hint: Rearrange the clue’s letters into an adjective meaning mischievous. 😈
  9. 13. Spotted feline — Answer: LEOPARD. Hint: This wild cat is known for its distinctive rosette-patterned coat. 🐆
  10. 15. Liberate — Answer: RELEASE. Hint: Set someone free from captivity or obligation. 🕊️
  11. 16. Fly or flea — Answer: INSECT. Hint: Both are tiny creatures you might find buzzing or hitching a ride on your pet 🐾
  12. 18. White heron — Answer: EGRET. Hint: This elegant wading bird is often seen standing motionless in shallow water. 🐦
  13. 20. Sports stadium — Answer: ARENA. Hint: A lively venue where fans gather to watch games and cheer 🏟️
  14. 21. Distort — Answer: WARP. Hint: Imagine bending light or space in a cool sci-fi way! 🌌

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The answer to “Spotted feline” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is LEOPARD — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 13-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.

“Spotted feline” answer

LEOPARD (7 letters)

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What is the answer to “Spotted feline”?

The answer is LEOPARD, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Spotted feline”?

7 letters: LEOPARD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 8, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 13-Down.

Can “Spotted feline” 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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