Without justification or licentiously

Latest answer — September 21, 2026

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Clue explained

WANTONLY is an adverb meaning either without justification or restraint, or licentiously and immorally; the clue gives both senses.

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Definition
A scene illustrating reckless and unrestrained behaviour

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This clue's Monday, September 21, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Without justification or licentiously in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is WANTONLY — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 21, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 12-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.

Without justification or licentiously” answer

WANTONLY (8 letters)

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What does WANTONLY mean?

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

(adverb)

  • in a deliberate and unprovoked way
  • in a lustful or sexually unrestrained way
  • profusely

When else has “Without justification or licentiously” 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 21, 2026 (most recent) WANTONLY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Without justification or licentiously”?

The answer is WANTONLY, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Without justification or licentiously”?

8 letters: WANTONLY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 21, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 12-Down.

Can “Without justification or licentiously” 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 21, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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