The Blues of the Premier League

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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Clue explained

Chelsea are known as the Blues and play in the Premier League. The clue’s capitalised “Blues” is the football nickname, while “the Premier League” identifies the competition.

Clue type:
Nickname or title
Chelsea football players wearing their blue kit

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Albanian capital; a train (anag.)
  2. 4Food dressing
  3. 8Ruins
  4. 9NY river
  5. 10Carefree
  6. 11Fine, of weather
  7. 13Villein
  8. 15Chopper
  9. 16Geek
  10. 18Greed
  11. 20Villain in a film or book, say
  12. 23Number puzzle
  13. 24Illicit whisky, e.g.
  14. 25Theatre platform
  15. 26Nucleus

Down

  1. 1Caterer (anag.)
  2. 2A summing up
  3. 3Den
  4. 5Belly
  5. 6Circus performer
  6. 7The Blues of the Premier League
  7. 12God of wine
  8. 14220 yards
  9. 17Fundamental
  10. 19Leap (over)
  11. 21Oak fruit
  12. 22Clarified butter

The answer to “The Blues of the Premier League” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is CHELSEA — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 7-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.

“The Blues of the Premier League” answer

CHELSEA (7 letters)

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When else has “The Blues of the Premier League” appeared?

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September 16, 2026 (most recent) → CHELSEA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “The Blues of the Premier League”?

The answer is CHELSEA, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “The Blues of the Premier League”?

7 letters: CHELSEA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 7-Down.

Can “The Blues of the Premier League” 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 September 16, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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