Open return trip taken by Indian VIP

Crossword Answer — August 05, 2026

Answer

Think of a door that isn’t fully closed, rather than a journey. 🚪

Telegraph Cryptic Answers

Telegraph Cryptic Crossword

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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  1. 1Church worker wanting a bob or two?CAMPANOLOGIST
  2. 9Share veg grown here?ALLOTMENT
  3. 10A smallish dog, my JoeCORGI
  4. 11American shopping centre withdraws wool supplierLLAMA
  5. 12Open return trip taken by Indian VIPAJAR
  6. 13Where to find Scottish believers in Starfleet commander?KIRK
  7. 15Taps into new technology discipleSCHOLAR
  8. 17RAF fume terribly, getting warmerEARMUFF
  9. 18Swim Mersey, bracing dip!IMMERSE
  10. 20Thin fabric put around oily cheeseTAFFETA
  11. 21Agreeable family settled at lastKIND
  12. 22Regularly glimpsed long green monsterOGRE
  13. 23Songwriter starts to sing in my own nightclubSIMON
  14. 26Prince Andrew gutted when thrown in nickNAWAB
  15. 27Through which to view popular satirical magazine articles?EYEPIECES
  16. 28Fish swimming around fountain well behind yardYELLOWFINTUNA

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  1. 1Novelist Roald's layers discussed by SpoonerCHARLESDICKENS
  2. 2Mum next to lake by Taormina on vacation – a lovely islandMALTA
  3. 3Where one might find a Constable just hanging around?ARTGALLERY
  4. 4Old swan song in an alfresco settingOPENAIR
  5. 5Fresh taco baker unwrapped – popular snack itemOATCAKE
  6. 6Slowly move part of footINCH
  7. 7Highwayman fails to finish on time, exercising due depravityTURPITUDE
  8. 8Failing MO makes dodgy laxativeMILKOFMAGNESIA
  9. 14Calling declarationPROFESSION
  10. 16Irritated mega-whiny writerHEMINGWAY
  11. 19Heading north, grocer gleefully embraces old masterELGRECO
  12. 20Free hot shakes from thatTHEREOF
  13. 24Steam a cauldron containing Chinese food hereMACAU
  14. 25Murder victim left south of LincolnABEL

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Church worker wanting a bob or two? — Answer: CAMPANOLOGIST. Hint: Think of someone whose work revolves around church bells—and who wouldn’t mind a little spare change. 🔔
  2. 9. Share veg grown here? — Answer: ALLOTMENT. Hint: Think of a garden plot where vegetables are grown and shared out. 🌱
  3. 10. A smallish dog, my Joe — Answer: CORGI. Hint: Think of the famously short-legged royal pup associated with Queen Elizabeth II. 🐶
  4. 11. American shopping centre withdraws wool supplier — Answer: LLAMA. Hint: Picture a woolly South American pack animal often raised for its fleece. 🧶
  5. 12. Open return trip taken by Indian VIP — Answer: AJAR. Hint: Think of a door that isn’t fully closed, rather than a journey. 🚪
  6. 13. Where to find Scottish believers in Starfleet commander? — Answer: KIRK. Hint: Think of a Scottish church and a famous spacefaring captain 🚀
  7. 15. Taps into new technology disciple — Answer: SCHOLAR. Hint: A devoted learner who eagerly studies new ideas 📚
  8. 17. RAF fume terribly, getting warmer — Answer: EARMUFF. Hint: A cozy winter accessory that keeps your ears warm without covering your head. 🧣
  9. 18. Swim Mersey, bracing dip! — Answer: IMMERSE. Hint: Take a refreshing plunge, or put something completely under water. 🏊
  10. 20. Thin fabric put around oily cheese — Answer: TAFFETA. Hint: Think of a lightweight, smooth textile often used for elegant garments and gift ribbons. 🧵
  11. 21. Agreeable family settled at last — Answer: KIND. Hint: A pleasant synonym emerges when “family” gets a tiny finishing touch from “settled.” 😊
  12. 22. Regularly glimpsed long green monster — Answer: OGRE. Hint: Think of a fairy-tale brute, often associated with green skin and a fearsome appetite. 👹
  13. 23. Songwriter starts to sing in my own nightclub — Answer: SIMON. Hint: Think of the singer-songwriter famously paired with Garfunkel; his first name is the key. 🎶
  14. 26. Prince Andrew gutted when thrown in nick — Answer: NAWAB. Hint: Think of a historical Indian prince or ruler rather than a modern royal 👑
  15. 27. Through which to view popular satirical magazine articles? — Answer: EYEPIECES. Hint: Think of optical gear that could also describe well-liked bits of a humor magazine. 👓
  16. 28. Fish swimming around fountain well behind yard — Answer: YELLOWFINTUNA. Hint: Think of a prized ocean catch known for its bright fin and popular in sushi or tins. 🐟

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  1. 1. Novelist Roald's layers discussed by Spooner — Answer: CHARLESDICKENS. Hint: Think of a famous Victorian novelist concealed in a playful Spoonerism involving a children’s author and stacked garments. 📚
  2. 2. Mum next to lake by Taormina on vacation – a lovely island — Answer: MALTA. Hint: Think of a sunny Mediterranean island known for historic streets and crystal-clear waters. 🏝️
  3. 3. Where one might find a Constable just hanging around? — Answer: ARTGALLERY. Hint: Look for the place where paintings by masters are displayed on the walls 🖼️
  4. 4. Old swan song in an alfresco setting — Answer: OPENAIR. Hint: Picture a timeless farewell tune performed beneath the open sky. 🎶
  5. 5. Fresh taco baker unwrapped – popular snack item — Answer: OATCAKE. Hint: Think of a wholesome baked snack often enjoyed with tea or cheese 🍪
  6. 6. Slowly move part of foot — Answer: INCH. Hint: Think of a tiny distance unit that can also mean to creep along slowly. 📏
  7. 7. Highwayman fails to finish on time, exercising due depravity — Answer: TURPITUDE. Hint: Think of a formal noun for serious moral corruption or wickedness. 😈
  8. 8. Failing MO makes dodgy laxative — Answer: MILKOFMAGNESIA. Hint: Picture the chalky, old-fashioned remedy often associated with an upset stomach. 🥄
  9. 14. Calling declaration — Answer: PROFESSION. Hint: It can mean both a person’s vocation and a formal declaration of belief or intent. 🧭
  10. 16. Irritated mega-whiny writer — Answer: HEMINGWAY. Hint: Think of a famous author known for spare prose and an adventurous life. ✍️
  11. 19. Heading north, grocer gleefully embraces old master — Answer: ELGRECO. Hint: Think of the Renaissance painter whose Spanish nickname means “the Greek.” 🎨
  12. 20. Free hot shakes from that — Answer: THEREOF. Hint: Look for a formal word meaning “of that,” often used in legal language. ⚖️
  13. 24. Steam a cauldron containing Chinese food here — Answer: MACAU. Hint: Think of a famous Chinese gambling destination with Portuguese colonial flair. 🎲
  14. 25. Murder victim left south of Lincoln — Answer: ABEL. Hint: Think of the biblical brother whose tragic fate came at Cain’s hand. 🕊️

The answer to “Open return trip taken by Indian VIP” in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword is AJAR — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on August 5, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 12-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.

“Open return trip taken by Indian VIP” answer

AJAR (4 letters)

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Why the answer is AJAR

Think of a door that isn’t fully closed, rather than a journey. 🚪

When else has “Open return trip taken by Indian VIP” appeared?

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About the Telegraph Cryptic Crossword

The Telegraph Cryptic Crossword continues the paper's daily crossword tradition that began on 30 July 1925 — the UK's first daily newspaper crossword — and the famous January 1942 Fleet Street contest that led the War Office to recruit fast solvers for Bletchley Park. Today's form is a Monday–Friday 15×15 of cryptic wordplay (anagrams, charades, double definitions and so on); weekend Prize Cryptics and the Tuesday–Friday Toughie are separate puzzles. This page covers a Wednesday puzzle. Setters are usually anonymous. Confirming one long cryptic answer often opens several crossings in that corner.

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What is the answer to “Open return trip taken by Indian VIP”?

The answer is AJAR, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on August 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Open return trip taken by Indian VIP”?

4 letters: AJAR.

Where did this clue appear?

In the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on August 5, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 12-Across.

Can “Open return trip taken by Indian VIP” have a different answer?

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