Basil, say

Crossword Answer — August 05, 2026

Answer

Think of what kind of flavorful plant basil is. 🌿

Telegraph Quick Answers

Telegraph Quick Crossword

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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  1. 1BrothSOUP
  2. 3Basil, sayHERB
  3. 6Confederate generalLEE
  4. 9Vital signBLOODPRESSURE
  5. 10LoggingENTERING
  6. 12Pause from workREST
  7. 13Tit for ____TAT
  8. 15GiftTALENT
  9. 18Foolish chattererPRATER
  10. 19Sticky stuffGOO
  11. 21PrincipalARCH
  12. 22Popeye's girlOLIVEOYL
  13. 25DismissalTHEOLDHEAVEHO
  14. 26RodentRAT
  15. 27PalMATE
  16. 28BucketPAIL

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  1. 1Theme for discussionSUBJECTMATTER
  2. 2German subUBOAT
  3. 4StrayingERRANT
  4. 5Whack; partyBASH
  5. 6Most audibleLOUDEST
  6. 7List of votersELECTORALROLL
  7. 8WorshippingADORING
  8. 11IntervalGAP
  9. 14InsignificantTRIVIAL
  10. 16Elastic (anag.)LACIEST
  11. 17ExcessivelyTOO
  12. 20Out-of-dateOLDHAT
  13. 23Musical workOPERA
  14. 24Edible molluscCLAM

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Broth — Answer: SOUP. Hint: A warm, savory liquid often served with vegetables or noodles 🍲
  2. 3. Basil, say — Answer: HERB. Hint: Think of what kind of flavorful plant basil is. 🌿
  3. 6. Confederate general — Answer: LEE. Hint: Think of the famed commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. ⚔️
  4. 9. Vital sign — Answer: BLOODPRESSURE. Hint: A doctor checks this with an inflatable arm cuff. 🩺
  5. 10. Logging — Answer: ENTERING. Hint: Think of putting information into a form or system. ⌨️
  6. 12. Pause from work — Answer: REST. Hint: A brief break to recharge your batteries 🛋️
  7. 13. Tit for ____ — Answer: TAT. Hint: Complete this familiar phrase about returning the same treatment. 🔄
  8. 15. Gift — Answer: TALENT. Hint: This kind of gift is a natural ability, not something wrapped in paper. 🎁
  9. 18. Foolish chatterer — Answer: PRATER. Hint: This playful label fits someone who talks on and on without saying much. 🗣️
  10. 19. Sticky stuff — Answer: GOO. Hint: Think of a messy, glue-like substance that clings to everything. 🫠
  11. 21. Principal — Answer: ARCH. Hint: Think of a lofty architectural curve that can also mean chief or mischievous. 🏛️
  12. 22. Popeye's girl — Answer: OLIVEOYL. Hint: She’s the famously lanky sweetheart of the spinach-loving sailor in the classic cartoon. 💕
  13. 25. Dismissal — Answer: THEOLDHEAVEHO. Hint: A casual way to tell someone they’re being shown the door 🚪
  14. 26. Rodent — Answer: RAT. Hint: This small city-dweller is often associated with cheese and sneaky scurrying 🧀
  15. 27. Pal — Answer: MATE. Hint: A friendly term for someone you enjoy spending time with 🤝
  16. 28. Bucket — Answer: PAIL. Hint: A humble container often used for carrying water, sand, or mop suds 🪣

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  1. 1. Theme for discussion — Answer: SUBJECTMATTER. Hint: Think of the topic or content being discussed in a conversation. 💬
  2. 2. German sub — Answer: UBOAT. Hint: Think of the underwater vessel used by Germany during wartime. 🌊
  3. 4. Straying — Answer: ERRANT. Hint: Wandering away from the proper path or course 🚶
  4. 5. Whack; party — Answer: BASH. Hint: Think of a word that can mean both a forceful hit and a lively celebration. 🥳
  5. 6. Most audible — Answer: LOUDEST. Hint: The one making the biggest racket would earn this superlative. 🔊
  6. 7. List of voters — Answer: ELECTORALROLL. Hint: The official register showing who is eligible to vote 🗳️
  7. 8. Worshipping — Answer: ADORING. Hint: Showing someone profound love and admiration, as if they can do no wrong. 💖
  8. 11. Interval — Answer: GAP. Hint: Think of the space separating two things or moments. ↔️
  9. 14. Insignificant — Answer: TRIVIAL. Hint: Think of something so unimportant that it hardly matters. 🪶
  10. 16. Elastic (anag.) — Answer: LACIEST. Hint: A stretchy quality gets a playful letter makeover here. 🧩
  11. 17. Excessively — Answer: TOO. Hint: This means more than necessary. 😅
  12. 20. Out-of-date — Answer: OLDHAT. Hint: A playful way to describe something that’s no longer fashionable or fresh. 🕰️
  13. 23. Musical work — Answer: OPERA. Hint: A dramatic story told through singing and orchestral music 🎭
  14. 24. Edible mollusc — Answer: CLAM. Hint: This shellfish is a popular ingredient in chowder and can be found buried in sandy shores. 🐚

The answer to “Basil, say” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is HERB — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 5, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 3-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.

“Basil, say” answer

HERB (4 letters)

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Why the answer is HERB

Think of what kind of flavorful plant basil is. 🌿

When else has “Basil, say” appeared?

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August 5, 2026 (this puzzle) → HERB. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.

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About the Telegraph Quick Crossword

The Telegraph Quick Crossword is The Telegraph's daily non-cryptic puzzle — launched in 1937 as a gentler companion to the paper that published Britain's first daily newspaper crossword on 30 July 1925. Clues are straight definitions, synonyms and general knowledge on a typically 13×13 British-style grid (more black squares than a US daily), with no cryptic wordplay. This page covers a Wednesday puzzle. Fill follows British spelling, so COLOUR and CENTRE are normal; confirming one mid-length answer usually opens the crossings around it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Basil, say”?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Basil, say”?

4 letters: HERB.

Where did this clue appear?

In the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 5, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 3-Across.

Can “Basil, say” 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 5, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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