Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers Today
Quick Crossword No 31311
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Inlet — Answer: BAY. Hint: Think of a sheltered coastal inlet where boats may anchor. ⚓
- 3. Priest — Answer: CANON. Hint: Think of a church official whose title can also mean an accepted rule or collection of sacred texts. ⛪
- 6. Devon river — Answer: EXE. Hint: This Devon river shares its name with a file type that launches a program. 🌊
- 8. Sewer — Answer: DRAIN. Hint: Think of the channel that carries wastewater away from a building 🚿
- 9. Trucks — Answer: LORRIES. Hint: Think of the British word for large cargo-carrying vehicles. 🚚
- 10. Decorative — Answer: ORNAMENTAL. Hint: Something meant to add beauty rather than serve a practical purpose is this. ✨
- 12. Tree — Answer: YEW. Hint: This ancient evergreen is often found in old churchyards and has poisonous needles 🌲
- 15. Nurse — Answer: TEND. Hint: Care for a patient or lovingly look after a growing plant 🌱
- 17. Story — Answer: TALE. Hint: A narrative you might read at bedtime or share around a campfire 📖
- 18. Joke — Answer: GAG. Hint: A short bit of humor or a playful prank can fit this clue. 😄
- 22. Stilton, e.g. — Answer: BLUECHEESE. Hint: This famous British variety belongs to the pungent, blue-veined cheese family 🧀
- 25. Bother — Answer: TROUBLE. Hint: It can mean to annoy someone or create difficulties. 😈
- 26. Servant — Answer: VALET. Hint: Think of a hotel helper who might park your car or attend to your needs. 🚗
- 27. Wise bird — Answer: OWL. Hint: This nocturnal bird is famously linked with wisdom. 🦉
- 28. Endures — Answer: LASTS. Hint: Keeps going despite the passage of time 💪
- 29. Strange — Answer: ODD. Hint: Think of something unusual or out of the ordinary. 🤔
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- 1. Disparage — Answer: BADMOUTH. Hint: To criticize someone harshly or speak ill of them is to do this. 🗣️
- 2. Desire — Answer: YEARNING. Hint: Think of a deep, persistent longing rather than a passing wish. 💭
- 3. Films — Answer: CINEMA. Hint: Think of the big screen and the art of making and showing movies. 🎬
- 4. Stockings — Answer: NYLONS. Hint: These sheer leg coverings are a classic part of a dressy outfit. 🧦
- 5. Northern country — Answer: NORWAY. Hint: Think of a Scandinavian nation famous for dramatic fjords and the midnight sun. 🏔️
- 6. Wicked — Answer: EVIL. Hint: Morally bad or devilish, like a classic fairy-tale villain 😈
- 7. Simple — Answer: EASY. Hint: Think of something that requires little effort or skill. 🙂
- 11. Allow — Answer: LET. Hint: Think of what you do when you give someone permission to do something! 👍
- 13. 1815 battle — Answer: WATERLOO. Hint: Think of Napoleon’s final defeat against Wellington in present-day Belgium 🏰
- 14. Empty — Answer: DESERTED. Hint: Think of a place with no one or nothing left in it 🏜️
- 16. Flatfish — Answer: DAB. Hint: Think of a small European flatfish whose name also means a gentle pat. 🐟
- 19. Worldwide — Answer: GLOBAL. Hint: Think about everything that connects us all around the planet! 🌍
- 20. Gems — Answer: JEWELS. Hint: Think of sparkling treasures often set in rings and necklaces 💎
- 21. Pushes — Answer: SHOVES. Hint: Gives someone a firm nudge forward. 👉
- 23. ____ von Bismarck — Answer: OTTO. Hint: This German statesman became the first chancellor of a unified Germany. 🇩🇪
- 24. Deceive — Answer: FOOL. Hint: Think of what you might do to a gullible person. 🎭
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The last 2 days of solutions
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Full Telegraph Quick Crossword answer list for today
Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inlet | BAY |
| 3 | Priest | CANON |
| 6 | Devon river | EXE |
| 8 | Sewer | DRAIN |
| 9 | Trucks | LORRIES |
| 10 | Decorative | ORNAMENTAL |
| 12 | Tree | YEW |
| 15 | Nurse | TEND |
| 17 | Story | TALE |
| 18 | Joke | GAG |
| 22 | Stilton, e.g. | BLUECHEESE |
| 25 | Bother | TROUBLE |
| 26 | Servant | VALET |
| 27 | Wise bird | OWL |
| 28 | Endures | LASTS |
| 29 | Strange | ODD |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disparage | BADMOUTH |
| 2 | Desire | YEARNING |
| 3 | Films | CINEMA |
| 4 | Stockings | NYLONS |
| 5 | Northern country | NORWAY |
| 6 | Wicked | EVIL |
| 7 | Simple | EASY |
| 11 | Allow | LET |
| 13 | 1815 battle | WATERLOO |
| 14 | Empty | DESERTED |
| 16 | Flatfish | DAB |
| 19 | Worldwide | GLOBAL |
| 20 | Gems | JEWELS |
| 21 | Pushes | SHOVES |
| 23 | ____ von Bismarck | OTTO |
| 24 | Deceive | FOOL |
Today's Telegraph Quick answers
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What is the Telegraph Quick Crossword?
The Telegraph Quick is The Telegraph's daily non-cryptic crossword. The paper launched it in 1937 as a gentler companion to the main crossword it had been publishing since 1925. Clues are straight definitions, synonyms and general knowledge — you're matching a definition to a word of the right length, not unpacking cryptic wordplay. The grid is typically around 13×13 in the British style (more black squares than a US daily), and fill follows British spelling. Play the interactive version on Telegraph Puzzles; if you want the harder sibling instead, see our Telegraph Cryptic answers.
How the Telegraph Quick differs from US puzzles
If you're used to American crosswords, a few things stand out:
| Telegraph Quick | US puzzles (NYT / USA Today) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clue style | Straight definitions & synonyms | More wordplay and themes |
| Spelling | British (COLOUR, CENTRE) | American (COLOR, CENTER) |
| Grid | British-style, more black squares | Fully interlocked (fewer blocks) |
| Cryptic sibling | Yes — the Telegraph Cryptic (Mon–Fri) | Rare in US dailies |
British spelling matters when you're checking answers: if a word looks one letter off, the Quick is almost certainly using the British form. Because the clues are pure definitions, one confirmed mid-length answer usually opens the crossings around it.
Tips for finishing the Telegraph Quick
- Trust the definition. Unlike a cryptic, there is no second layer of wordplay — the clue means what it says, often as a short synonym.
- Expect British fill. COLOUR, CENTRE, and UK place names are normal; an “off by one letter” American spelling is usually the wrong form.
- Clear short answers first. Abbreviations and three- or four-letter entries hand you starting letters for the longer crossings.
- Reveal one clue only. Our crossword solver confirms a single answer from your known letters without spoiling the rest of the grid.
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What are today's Telegraph Quick Crossword answers?
Every across and down answer for today's puzzle (August 6, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as The Telegraph releases it.
What time does the Telegraph Quick Crossword come out?
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Is the Telegraph Quick a cryptic crossword?
No. The Quick uses straight definitions, synonyms and general-knowledge clues — no cryptic wordplay. The Telegraph Cryptic is a separate Monday–Friday puzzle.
When did the Telegraph Quick Crossword start?
The Telegraph introduced its daily Quick Crossword in 1937 as a non-cryptic companion to the main crossword, which the paper had been publishing since 1925.
Why do some answers use British spelling?
The Telegraph is a British paper, so fill follows British spelling (COLOUR, CENTRE, and so on). If a word looks a letter off an American spelling, that is usually why.
Where can I find past Telegraph Quick answers?
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