Characteristic feature of German city church

Latest answer — September 08, 2026

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Clue explained

A characteristic feature is an ESSENCE. ESSEN, a German city, followed by C, the abbreviation for church, gives ESSENCE.

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Definition
A city view of Essen, Germany, including a church.

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This clue's Tuesday, September 08, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Natural music producer in charge
  2. 5In pub, in general, consume too much
  3. 8He shot giraffe, after developing phobia
  4. 9Reporter’s studied expensive browser
  5. 10Everyone at home is exhausted
  6. 11Small male soldiers unpleasantly polite
  7. 13Legendary monster is seen irregularly
  8. 15Cooker hot once more
  9. 161980s pop star unwilling to change his mind
  10. 19Inclined to steal, Spooner’s struggle was protracted
  11. 20Leader in classroom equipment
  12. 21Welcome rum during drunken yoga

Down

  1. 1Dyke constructor announced bid
  2. 2Waving gun and regalia in protective spirit
  3. 3Snare set up before long close to copse
  4. 4That woman’s visiting Seb, maybe to hang together
  5. 5Harmful drug plugged by doctor in military unit
  6. 6Borderland show mostly distributed free of restrictions
  7. 7Characteristic feature of German city church
  8. 11Equipment used to prevent scattering of leaves?
  9. 12Screen school prefect?
  10. 14Stressful moving around airport — I must be lost
  11. 17Violent behaviour held up Viborg game somewhat
  12. 18Underwear that’s cuddly

The answer to “Characteristic feature of German city church” in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is ESSENCE — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 8, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 7-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.

“Characteristic feature of German city church” answer

ESSENCE (7 letters)

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What does ESSENCE mean?

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

(noun)

  • the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character
  • an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent

When else has “Characteristic feature of German city church” appeared?

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September 8, 2026 (most recent) → ESSENCE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Characteristic feature of German city church”?

The answer is ESSENCE, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Characteristic feature of German city church”?

7 letters: ESSENCE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 8, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 7-Down.

Can “Characteristic feature of German city church” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Quick Cryptic 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 Times Quick Cryptic answers?

The full grid for September 8, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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