Verse

Latest answer — August 31, 2026

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Clue explained

A STANZA is a grouped section of lines in a poem, often separated from other sections by a blank line.

Clue type:
Definition
An open poetry book with lines arranged in stanzas

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Adherent of an Indian religion
  2. 3Yorkshire river
  3. 9Fast; chilly
  4. 10You're welcome
  5. 11Slacken
  6. 12Paper orientation
  7. 15Snuggle
  8. 17Verse
  9. 19Warning system
  10. 21Opposite of day
  11. 23Not closely defined
  12. 24Recurrent theme
  13. 25Tripped
  14. 26Sharp bark

Down

  1. 1Rejoicing
  2. 2Vaccinate
  3. 4Permanent cold covering
  4. 5Beg
  5. 6Gemstone
  6. 7Wild cat
  7. 8Produce of hens
  8. 13Dislodge from a horse
  9. 14Prepared for an activity
  10. 16First stage of a rocket's journey
  11. 18Severe trial
  12. 20Durations of time
  13. 21Unfeeling
  14. 22Hinged barrier?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Adherent of an Indian religion — Answer: JAIN. Hint: This follower belongs to a faith known for nonviolence and asceticism. 🕊️
  2. 3. Yorkshire river — Answer: AIRE. Hint: This river flows through Leeds and joins the Ouse. 🌊
  3. 9. Fast; chilly — Answer: NIPPY. Hint: It can describe both brisk movement and biting weather. ❄️
  4. 10. You're welcome — Answer: BEMYGUEST. Hint: A gracious response that invites someone to accept freely. 😊
  5. 11. Slacken — Answer: RELAX. Hint: Ease up and let your tension melt away. 😌
  6. 12. Paper orientation — Answer: LANDSCAPE. Hint: Choose this layout when the page is wider than it is tall. 📄
  7. 15. Snuggle — Answer: NESTLE. Hint: To cuddle cozily into a comfortable spot. 🤗
  8. 17. Verse — Answer: STANZA. Hint: A grouped section of lines in a poem or song. ✍️
  9. 19. Warning system — Answer: FIREALARM. Hint: This safety device sounds when smoke or flames are detected. 🚨
  10. 21. Opposite of day — Answer: NIGHT. Hint: The darker half of the daily cycle. 🌙
  11. 23. Not closely defined — Answer: OPENENDED. Hint: Describes something without a fixed limit or conclusion. 🔓
  12. 24. Recurrent theme — Answer: MOTIF. Hint: A repeated idea, image, or pattern in a work. 🔁
  13. 25. Tripped — Answer: FELL. Hint: What happened after someone lost their footing. 🤕
  14. 26. Sharp bark — Answer: YELP. Hint: A brief, high-pitched cry from a dog or person. 🐕

Down

  1. 1. Rejoicing — Answer: JUBILANT. Hint: Filled with exuberant happiness and celebration. 🎉
  2. 2. Vaccinate — Answer: IMMUNISE. Hint: Give a shot designed to build protection against disease. 💉
  3. 4. Permanent cold covering — Answer: ICECAP. Hint: A lasting sheet of frozen water covering a polar region. 🧊
  4. 5. Beg — Answer: ENTREAT. Hint: Ask earnestly and perhaps quite desperately. 🙏
  5. 6. Gemstone — Answer: OPAL. Hint: This colorful stone can shimmer with flashes of the rainbow. 💎
  6. 7. Wild cat — Answer: LYNX. Hint: This elusive forest prowler is known for its tufted ears and short tail. 🐾
  7. 8. Produce of hens — Answer: EGGS. Hint: The oval items commonly gathered from a chicken coop. 🥚
  8. 13. Dislodge from a horse — Answer: UNSADDLE. Hint: Remove the riding equipment from the animal. 🐎
  9. 14. Prepared for an activity — Answer: WARMEDUP. Hint: Ready to go after some stretching or practice. 🏃
  10. 16. First stage of a rocket's journey — Answer: LIFTOFF. Hint: The moment a rocket leaves the launchpad. 🚀
  11. 18. Severe trial — Answer: ORDEAL. Hint: A tough experience that tests your endurance. 🥵
  12. 20. Durations of time — Answer: AGES. Hint: Very long stretches of time. ⏳
  13. 21. Unfeeling — Answer: NUMB. Hint: Lacking physical sensation or emotion. 🧊
  14. 22. Hinged barrier? — Answer: GATE. Hint: A barrier that swings open to let you pass. 🚪

The answer to “Verse” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is STANZA — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 31, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 17-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.

“Verse” answer

STANZA (6 letters)

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What does STANZA mean?

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

(noun)

  • a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse

When else has “Verse” 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 31, 2026 (most recent) → STANZA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Verse”?

The answer is STANZA, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Verse”?

6 letters: STANZA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 31, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 17-Across.

Can “Verse” 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 31, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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