Torso

Latest answer — August 16, 2026

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Clue explained

TRUNK can mean the torso or main body of a person, excluding the head and limbs. Here it is used in that anatomical sense rather than for an elephant’s nose or a storage chest.

Clue type:
Definition
An anatomical illustration showing the human torso

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Fit of the sulks; round protuberance
  2. 4Brew
  3. 6Stop (a river)
  4. 9Golf peg
  5. 10Trove (anag.)
  6. 11Calabria's country
  7. 12Golf trousers
  8. 15Mutual sympathy
  9. 19Lateral lamp
  10. 21Multitude
  11. 22Grumpy; Kenneth Grahame character
  12. 24Hazel, e.g.
  13. 25Biblical vessel
  14. 26Tree
  15. 27Grass

Down

  1. 2Different
  2. 3Confirmation
  3. 4Kipper round the neck?
  4. 5Performer
  5. 6Reverie
  6. 7Winding like a labyrinth
  7. 8Render senseless
  8. 13Without nourishment
  9. 14Stir
  10. 16Watch
  11. 17Innocent girl
  12. 18Torso
  13. 20Stratum
  14. 21NZ dance
  15. 23Belly

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Fit of the sulks; round protuberance — Answer: HUMP. Hint: This can mean both a moody spell and a rounded bump. 😒
  2. 4. Brew — Answer: TEA. Hint: A warm drink often made by steeping leaves. 🍵
  3. 6. Stop (a river) — Answer: DAM. Hint: A barrier can hold back flowing water. 🌊
  4. 9. Golf peg — Answer: TEE. Hint: The ball rests on this at the start of a hole. ⛳
  5. 10. Trove (anag.) — Answer: OVERT. Hint: Rearrange the indicated letters to uncover the answer. 🔀
  6. 11. Calabria's country — Answer: ITALY. Hint: Calabria is a region in the southern part of this nation. 🇮🇹
  7. 12. Golf trousers — Answer: PLUSFOURS. Hint: These old-fashioned knickerbockers extend several inches below the knee. 👖
  8. 15. Mutual sympathy — Answer: FELLOWFEELING. Hint: This describes shared understanding between people. 🤝
  9. 19. Lateral lamp — Answer: SIDELIGHT. Hint: A light positioned at the side can be called this. 💡
  10. 21. Multitude — Answer: HORDE. Hint: Think of a large, unruly crowd or mass. 👥
  11. 22. Grumpy; Kenneth Grahame character — Answer: RATTY. Hint: This adjective also names the irritable water vole from a classic tale. 🐀
  12. 24. Hazel, e.g. — Answer: NUT. Hint: This is the edible fruit of a tree such as hazel. 🌰
  13. 25. Biblical vessel — Answer: ARK. Hint: Noah famously built this to survive the flood. 🌊
  14. 26. Tree — Answer: ELM. Hint: This familiar deciduous tree is often celebrated for its graceful shape. 🌳
  15. 27. Grass — Answer: REED. Hint: This tall, hollow plant often grows along the water’s edge. 🌾

Down

  1. 2. Different — Answer: UNEQUAL. Hint: Use this when two things are not the same in value, size, or status. ⚖️
  2. 3. Confirmation — Answer: PROOF. Hint: This is the evidence that verifies a claim. ✅
  3. 4. Kipper round the neck? — Answer: TIE. Hint: This smoked fish gets a playful wardrobe treatment around the neck. 🐟
  4. 5. Performer — Answer: ARTISTE. Hint: This theatrical professional takes the spotlight before an audience. 🎭
  5. 6. Reverie — Answer: DREAM. Hint: This is a dreamy spell of fanciful thought. ☁️
  6. 7. Winding like a labyrinth — Answer: MAZY. Hint: Picture a path full of twists and confusing turns. 🌀
  7. 8. Render senseless — Answer: STUPEFY. Hint: To do this is to leave someone too dazed to think clearly. 😵
  8. 13. Without nourishment — Answer: UNFED. Hint: This describes someone or something that has received no food. 🍽️
  9. 14. Stir — Answer: AGITATE. Hint: To do this is to rouse, shake, or unsettle something. 🌀
  10. 16. Watch — Answer: OBSERVE. Hint: Use this verb when you carefully look at something over time. 👀
  11. 17. Innocent girl — Answer: INGENUE. Hint: In drama, this is a young, naïve female character. 🎭
  12. 18. Torso — Answer: TRUNK. Hint: This is the central body section, excluding the head and limbs. 🧍
  13. 20. Stratum — Answer: LAYER. Hint: Think of a geological or figurative level stacked among others. 🪨
  14. 21. NZ dance — Answer: HAKA. Hint: This powerful Māori ceremonial performance is famous for its chanting and gestures. 🥁
  15. 23. Belly — Answer: TUM. Hint: It's a cozy spot where all your delicious food goes! 🍽️

The answer to “Torso” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is TRUNK — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 18-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.

“Torso” answer

TRUNK (5 letters)

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What does TRUNK mean?

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

(noun)

  • the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots
  • a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head
  • the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant

When else has “Torso” 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) → TRUNK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Torso”?

The answer is TRUNK, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Torso”?

5 letters: TRUNK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 18-Down.

Can “Torso” 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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