Strange

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

21 Across

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Clue explained

WEIRD means strange or unusual.

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Definition
A surreal landscape with an unusual appearance.

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Sightseeing trip
  2. 3Snog
  3. 9Young bird's cry
  4. 10Type of criminal
  5. 11Clear
  6. 12Insectivorous mammal
  7. 15Decreased?
  8. 17North American country
  9. 19Statement
  10. 21Strange
  11. 23Feeling
  12. 24Clever
  13. 25Carve
  14. 26Norse god

Down

  1. 1Freshwater turtle
  2. 2Rare
  3. 4Principles
  4. 5Miser
  5. 6Present
  6. 7Notice
  7. 8Long-running dispute
  8. 13Cruel
  9. 14Prison boss
  10. 16Learned
  11. 18TV interference
  12. 20Police operation
  13. 21Clean
  14. 22Muslim prayer leader

The answer to “Strange” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is WEIRD — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 24, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 21-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ALIEN, and ODD. 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.

“Strange” answer

WEIRD (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as ALIEN, ODD

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What does WEIRD mean?

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

(adjective)

  • suggesting something supernatural; unearthly
  • connected with fate

Other answers for “Strange”

The Telegraph Quick has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides WEIRD, it has also been ALIEN, and ODD. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Strange”?

The answer is WEIRD, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 24, 2026. Other answers for this clue include ALIEN, and ODD.

How many letters is the answer to “Strange”?

5 letters: WEIRD. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ALIEN (5), ODD (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 21-Across. Earlier appearances: August 13, 2026 → ALIEN; August 6, 2026 → ODD.

Can “Strange” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides WEIRD, The Telegraph Quick has also used ALIEN, and ODD for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Telegraph Quick answers?

The full grid for August 24, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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