When all is said and done

Latest answer — September 06, 2026

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Clue explained

IN THE LONG RUN means when everything is considered over time, equivalent to “when all is said and done.” It is a fixed idiomatic phrase, written as three words.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A long road extending into the distance, suggesting the passage of time

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Sunday, September 06, 2026 appearance

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The answer to When all is said and done in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is INTHELONGRUN — a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 6, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 4-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.

When all is said and done” answer

INTHELONGRUN (12 letters)

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September 6, 2026 (most recent) INTHELONGRUN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “When all is said and done”?

The answer is INTHELONGRUN, a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “When all is said and done”?

12 letters: INTHELONGRUN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 6, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 4-Down.

Can “When all is said and done” 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 6, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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