Strength
Latest answer — August 17, 2026
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Clue explained
MUSCLE means physical strength or power, as well as the tissue that produces bodily movement.
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This clue's Monday, August 17, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Breathe out sadly — Answer: SIGH. Hint: A weary exhalation can express sorrow. 😔
- 4. Mountain pass — Answer: COL. Hint: This route crosses a gap between lofty peaks. 🏔️
- 6. Underground part of a plant — Answer: ROOT. Hint: It anchors the plant and draws nourishment from the soil. 🌱
- 8. Strength — Answer: MUSCLE. Hint: Physical power comes from this. 💪
- 9. Argument — Answer: DEBATE. Hint: Opposing views meet in a structured exchange. 🗣️
- 10. Finnish capital — Answer: HELSINKI. Hint: This Nordic city sits beside the Baltic Sea. 🇫🇮
- 11. Printing error — Answer: TYPO. Hint: A tiny mistake can sneak into printed text. 📰
- 12. Fitness to set sail — Answer: SEAWORTHINESS. Hint: A vessel needs this quality before leaving harbor. ⛵
- 17. Engrave — Answer: ETCH. Hint: Carve words or designs into a surface, often with a sharp tool. 🔍
- 19. Harmful — Answer: DAMAGING. Hint: Something with this quality is likely to cause harm. ⚠️
- 22. Ideal place — Answer: UTOPIA. Hint: Imagine a society with no flaws or troubles. ✨
- 23. Item used in sewing — Answer: NEEDLE. Hint: This slender tool carries thread through fabric. 🧵
- 24. Refute — Answer: DENY. Hint: To do this is to reject a claim as untrue. 🚫
- 25. Plaything — Answer: TOY. Hint: A child might enjoy this for hours. 🧸
- 26. Armoured vehicle — Answer: TANK. Hint: This heavily protected machine rolls across battlefields. 🛡️
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- 2. Harden (to) — Answer: INURE. Hint: To become accustomed to hardship is to do this. 💪
- 3. Cutting tool — Answer: HACKSAW. Hint: Its coarse teeth are made for cutting tough material. 🪚
- 4. Spotless — Answer: CLEAN. Hint: Nothing dirty or impure can be found here. ✨
- 5. Like a rowdy young man — Answer: LADDISH. Hint: This describes boisterous behavior associated with young men. 🤪
- 6. Automaton — Answer: ROBOT. Hint: A machine that performs tasks on its own fits this description. 🤖
- 7. Sea creature — Answer: OCTOPUS. Hint: This intelligent ocean dweller has eight arms. 🐙
- 10. Possesses — Answer: HAS. Hint: A simple verb meaning “owns” or “holds.” 👜
- 13. Qualify — Answer: ENTITLE. Hint: To do this is to make someone eligible for something. ✅
- 14. Glowing — Answer: RADIANT. Hint: Shining brightly with light or warmth ✨
- 15. Completely ignore — Answer: NEGLECT. Hint: Pay no attention to something 🚫
- 16. Droop — Answer: SAG. Hint: Think of how your spirits might do when you're feeling down! 😌
- 18. Joyful — Answer: HAPPY. Hint: Feeling cheerful and full of delight 😊
- 20. Cash — Answer: MONEY. Hint: What you might carry in a wallet or count at a register 💵
- 21. Man-made fibre — Answer: NYLON. Hint: A synthetic material used in stockings and clothing 🧵
The answer to “Strength” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is MUSCLE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 8-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.
“Strength” answer
MUSCLE (6 letters)
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What does MUSCLE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of MUSCLE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body
- physical power; strength
When else has “Strength” 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 17, 2026 (most recent) → MUSCLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Strength”?
The answer is MUSCLE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Strength”?
6 letters: MUSCLE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 8-Across.
Can “Strength” 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 17, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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