Stillness
Latest answer — August 22, 2026
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Clue explained
PEACE can describe a state of stillness, calm, and freedom from disturbance.
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This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Moor — Answer: DOCK. Hint: Secure a boat at the waterfront ⚓
- 3. Pile — Answer: HEAP. Hint: A messy mound of objects can be described this way 📚
- 6. Carrier, e.g. — Answer: BAG. Hint: A tote or satchel can serve as one 👜
- 9. Ham it up — Answer: OVERACT. Hint: Play a scene with wonderfully exaggerated emotion 🎭
- 10. Hawaiian greeting — Answer: ALOHA. Hint: This warm island salutation works for hello or goodbye 🌺
- 11. Support — Answer: STRUT. Hint: A sturdy brace can help hold something up 🏗️
- 12. Pharmacist — Answer: CHEMIST. Hint: This medicine expert prepares prescriptions behind the counter 💊
- 13. Dairy product — Answer: BUTTER. Hint: Spread this creamy staple on toast 🧈
- 15. Peckish — Answer: HUNGRY. Hint: A rumbling stomach may leave you feeling this way 🍽️
- 18. Supervise — Answer: OVERSEE. Hint: Keep watch over a project from start to finish 👀
- 20. Herb plant — Answer: BASIL. Hint: This fragrant green herb is a classic pizza topping 🌿
- 23. Forest clearing — Answer: GLADE. Hint: A sunny open patch tucked among the trees is this natural woodland spot 🌲
- 24. Pot cover; toy case (anag.) — Answer: TEACOSY. Hint: Think of something that keeps a teapot snug and can also be a container for a toy, with the clue’s wording rearranged 🫖
- 25. Scottish river — Answer: TAY. Hint: This short river flows through Scotland and gives its name to a famous bridge and railway line 🏞️
- 26. Type — Answer: SORT. Hint: A category or variety can be described this way 🗂️
- 27. Part of the foot — Answer: HEEL. Hint: The rear underside of your foot takes the brunt of each step 👣
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- 1. Rubbish — Answer: DROSS. Hint: Worthless material or complete nonsense 🗑️
- 2. Obvious — Answer: CLEAR. Hint: If something is unmistakable and easy to see, it is this 🔎
- 4. Lure — Answer: ENTICE. Hint: To tempt someone toward something is to do this 🎣
- 5. Stillness — Answer: PEACE. Hint: A calm absence of conflict or movement brings this 🕊️
- 6. Kicking — Answer: BOOTING. Hint: This can mean striking with a foot or removing someone from a group 🦶
- 7. Horrible — Answer: GHASTLY. Hint: A truly dreadful sight might earn this dramatic description 😱
- 8. Fluster — Answer: RATTLE. Hint: To unsettle or confuse someone is to do this 🌀
- 13. Fetched — Answer: BROUGHT. Hint: What you have retrieved or carried along has been this 🛍️
- 14. Treatment — Answer: THERAPY. Hint: Care intended to heal an illness or condition may take this form 🩺
- 16. Optimistic — Answer: UPBEAT. Hint: A cheerful, positive outlook can be described this way ☀️
- 17. Superior — Answer: BETTER. Hint: When one option surpasses another, it is this 🏆
- 19. Glasses — Answer: SPECS. Hint: Informal eyewear for helping you see clearly gets this nickname 👓
- 21. Range — Answer: SCOPE. Hint: The breadth or limits of what something covers can be measured by this 🔭
- 22. Faithful — Answer: LOYAL. Hint: A devoted friend who stands by you is this 🐕
The answer to “Stillness” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is PEACE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 22, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 5-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.
“Stillness” answer
PEACE (5 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is PEACE.
What does PEACE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PEACE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- freedom from disturbance; tranquillity
- a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended
- a ceremonial handshake or kiss exchanged during a service in some Churches (now usually only in the Eucharist), symbolizing Christian love and unity
When else has “Stillness” 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 22, 2026 (most recent) → PEACE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Stillness”?
The answer is PEACE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Stillness”?
5 letters: PEACE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 22, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 5-Down.
Can “Stillness” 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 22, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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