Thus, after a quote

Latest answer — September 22, 2026

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Clue explained

SIC is the Latin word for “thus” and is placed after a quotation to show that its wording, including any apparent error, is reproduced exactly. The clue’s “after a quote” describes this editorial use.

Clue type:
Word form
A quotation followed by the editorial notation “sic”

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 22, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Have a stab at
  2. 3Thus, after a quote
  3. 5Body of a ship
  4. 7Leered at
  5. 8Leased
  6. 10Clench
  7. 11Occasion
  8. 13Striped big cats
  9. 14Policeman
  10. 17Last
  11. 19Employs
  12. 21Groom-to-be
  13. 22Rule
  14. 23Hades
  15. 24Proverb
  16. 25Natter

Down

  1. 1Attentive
  2. 2Shouting
  3. 3Team
  4. 4Affectionate
  5. 5Saw or hammer, e.g.
  6. 6Extended stay in bed
  7. 9Portrays
  8. 12Lawbreaker
  9. 15Shoving
  10. 16Emphasise
  11. 18Two times
  12. 20Get bigger

The answer to “Thus, after a quote” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is SIC — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 22, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 3-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.

“Thus, after a quote” answer

SIC (3 letters)

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What does SIC mean?

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

(adverb)

  • used in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original, as in if only some people knew how much their selfish actions effect [sic] others or a hero of antient [sic] Rome

When else has “Thus, after a quote” 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.

September 22, 2026 (most recent) → SIC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Thus, after a quote”?

The answer is SIC, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Thus, after a quote”?

3 letters: SIC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 22, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 3-Across.

Can “Thus, after a quote” 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 22, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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