Stop (a river)
Latest answer — August 16, 2026
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Clue explained
A DAM can stop or hold back a river by blocking its flow. The parenthetical wording specifies the kind of stopping intended.
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This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Fit of the sulks; round protuberance — Answer: HUMP. Hint: This can mean both a moody spell and a rounded bump. 😒
- 4. Brew — Answer: TEA. Hint: A warm drink often made by steeping leaves. 🍵
- 6. Stop (a river) — Answer: DAM. Hint: A barrier can hold back flowing water. 🌊
- 9. Golf peg — Answer: TEE. Hint: The ball rests on this at the start of a hole. ⛳
- 10. Trove (anag.) — Answer: OVERT. Hint: Rearrange the indicated letters to uncover the answer. 🔀
- 11. Calabria's country — Answer: ITALY. Hint: Calabria is a region in the southern part of this nation. 🇮🇹
- 12. Golf trousers — Answer: PLUSFOURS. Hint: These old-fashioned knickerbockers extend several inches below the knee. 👖
- 15. Mutual sympathy — Answer: FELLOWFEELING. Hint: This describes shared understanding between people. 🤝
- 19. Lateral lamp — Answer: SIDELIGHT. Hint: A light positioned at the side can be called this. 💡
- 21. Multitude — Answer: HORDE. Hint: Think of a large, unruly crowd or mass. 👥
- 22. Grumpy; Kenneth Grahame character — Answer: RATTY. Hint: This adjective also names the irritable water vole from a classic tale. 🐀
- 24. Hazel, e.g. — Answer: NUT. Hint: This is the edible fruit of a tree such as hazel. 🌰
- 25. Biblical vessel — Answer: ARK. Hint: Noah famously built this to survive the flood. 🌊
- 26. Tree — Answer: ELM. Hint: This familiar deciduous tree is often celebrated for its graceful shape. 🌳
- 27. Grass — Answer: REED. Hint: This tall, hollow plant often grows along the water’s edge. 🌾
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- 2. Different — Answer: UNEQUAL. Hint: Use this when two things are not the same in value, size, or status. ⚖️
- 3. Confirmation — Answer: PROOF. Hint: This is the evidence that verifies a claim. ✅
- 4. Kipper round the neck? — Answer: TIE. Hint: This smoked fish gets a playful wardrobe treatment around the neck. 🐟
- 5. Performer — Answer: ARTISTE. Hint: This theatrical professional takes the spotlight before an audience. 🎭
- 6. Reverie — Answer: DREAM. Hint: This is a dreamy spell of fanciful thought. ☁️
- 7. Winding like a labyrinth — Answer: MAZY. Hint: Picture a path full of twists and confusing turns. 🌀
- 8. Render senseless — Answer: STUPEFY. Hint: To do this is to leave someone too dazed to think clearly. 😵
- 13. Without nourishment — Answer: UNFED. Hint: This describes someone or something that has received no food. 🍽️
- 14. Stir — Answer: AGITATE. Hint: To do this is to rouse, shake, or unsettle something. 🌀
- 16. Watch — Answer: OBSERVE. Hint: Use this verb when you carefully look at something over time. 👀
- 17. Innocent girl — Answer: INGENUE. Hint: In drama, this is a young, naïve female character. 🎭
- 18. Torso — Answer: TRUNK. Hint: This is the central body section, excluding the head and limbs. 🧍
- 20. Stratum — Answer: LAYER. Hint: Think of a geological or figurative level stacked among others. 🪨
- 21. NZ dance — Answer: HAKA. Hint: This powerful Māori ceremonial performance is famous for its chanting and gestures. 🥁
- 23. Belly — Answer: TUM. Hint: It's a cozy spot where all your delicious food goes! 🍽️
The answer to “Stop (a river)” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is DAM — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 6-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.
“Stop (a river)” answer
DAM (3 letters)
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What does DAM mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of DAM is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply
- a rubber sheet used to keep saliva from the teeth during dental operations, or as a prophylactic device during cunnilingus and anilingus
When else has “Stop (a river)” 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 16, 2026 (most recent) → DAM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Stop (a river)”?
The answer is DAM, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Stop (a river)”?
3 letters: DAM.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 6-Across.
Can “Stop (a river)” 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 16, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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