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Quick Crossword No 950

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Across

  1. 1BashHIT
  2. 3Wintry flakesSNOW
  3. 5Pun or gagJOKE
  4. 8Game using VARFOOTBALL
  5. 10SpotsACNE
  6. 11Cook; fishFRY
  7. 13ZingOOMPH
  8. 14RuseSTRATAGEM
  9. 16MinuteWEE
  10. 17ZoomRUN
  11. 19PartCOMPONENT
  12. 21SnakeMAMBA
  13. 22ZeroNIL
  14. 24Coin (anag.)ICON
  15. 25LoyaltyFIDELITY
  16. 26ValleyGLEN
  17. 27TaxLEVY
  18. 28SpellHEX

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  1. 1Bad moodHUFF
  2. 2Ancient city in present-day TurkeyTROY
  3. 3Leave periodSABBATICAL
  4. 4ShapeOBLONG
  5. 6Encore!ONCEMORE
  6. 7The plane (anag.)ELEPHANT
  7. 9SpeakORATE
  8. 12ShenanigansTOMFOOLERY
  9. 14Pool activitySWIMMING
  10. 15Promisee (anag.)REIMPOSE
  11. 18Out of conditionUNFIT
  12. 20PhoneMOBILE
  13. 22CloseNIGH
  14. 23Wild felineLYNX

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Bash — Answer: HIT. Hint: Think of what you might do to a drum or a piñata 🎯
  2. 3. Wintry flakes — Answer: SNOW. Hint: These chilly white crystals drift down from the sky in winter. ❄️
  3. 5. Pun or gag — Answer: JOKE. Hint: A humorous bit meant to make someone laugh. 😂
  4. 8. Game using VAR — Answer: FOOTBALL. Hint: Think of the sport where video reviews help referees make big calls. ⚽
  5. 10. Spots — Answer: ACNE. Hint: These pesky blemishes often appear on the face, especially during puberty. 🧼
  6. 11. Cook; fish — Answer: FRY. Hint: Think of a word that names both a hot-oil cooking method and a young fish. 🐟
  7. 13. Zing — Answer: OOMPH. Hint: It’s the extra spark or energy that makes something lively. ⚡
  8. 14. Ruse — Answer: STRATAGEM. Hint: A crafty trick designed to achieve a goal. 🎭
  9. 16. Minute — Answer: WEE. Hint: Think of a charmingly old-fashioned word for something very small. 🐭
  10. 17. Zoom — Answer: RUN. Hint: Move at top speed, as if late for the bus. 🏃
  11. 19. Part — Answer: COMPONENT. Hint: One piece of a bigger whole, like a gear in a machine 🧩
  12. 21. Snake — Answer: MAMBA. Hint: This sleek African snake is famous for its speed and potent venom. 🐍
  13. 22. Zero — Answer: NIL. Hint: Think of the word for having absolutely nothing. 🔍
  14. 24. Coin (anag.) — Answer: ICON. Hint: Think of a symbol or revered image, with the clue’s letters shuffled into place. 🖼️
  15. 25. Loyalty — Answer: FIDELITY. Hint: It’s the steadfast devotion you show to someone or something you stand by 🤝
  16. 26. Valley — Answer: GLEN. Hint: Think of a narrow, scenic valley often found in the Scottish Highlands 🏞️
  17. 27. Tax — Answer: LEVY. Hint: A government-imposed charge collected to fund public services 💰
  18. 28. Spell — Answer: HEX. Hint: Think of a magical curse cast with supernatural words. 🪄

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  1. 1. Bad mood — Answer: HUFF. Hint: A brief fit of irritation can leave you in this grumpy state. 😠
  2. 2. Ancient city in present-day Turkey — Answer: TROY. Hint: Think of the legendary city associated with Helen and the Trojan War 🏛️
  3. 3. Leave period — Answer: SABBATICAL. Hint: A planned break from work, often taken for rest or study. 🏖️
  4. 4. Shape — Answer: OBLONG. Hint: Think of a shape that is noticeably longer in one direction than the other. 🔷
  5. 6. Encore! — Answer: ONCEMORE. Hint: A performer hears this request when the audience wants another round. 🎭
  6. 7. The plane (anag.) — Answer: ELEPHANT. Hint: Picture the world’s largest land animal, famous for its trunk and impressive memory. 🐘
  7. 9. Speak — Answer: ORATE. Hint: Use your voice to deliver a formal address 🎙️
  8. 12. Shenanigans — Answer: TOMFOOLERY. Hint: Think of harmless mischief and goofy antics rather than serious trouble. 🤪
  9. 14. Pool activity — Answer: SWIMMING. Hint: What you might do in a pool when you’re not just lounging by the edge 🏊
  10. 15. Promisee (anag.) — Answer: REIMPOSE. Hint: Rearrange the term for the person receiving a pledge to uncover this answer 🔄
  11. 18. Out of condition — Answer: UNFIT. Hint: Not in good shape or ready for the task. 🏃
  12. 20. Phone — Answer: MOBILE. Hint: Think of the handheld device you use to call, text, and browse on the go 📱
  13. 22. Close — Answer: NIGH. Hint: A poetic way to say something is almost here or nearby. 📍
  14. 23. Wild feline — Answer: LYNX. Hint: This elusive forest hunter is known for its tufted ears and short tail. 🐾

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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

#ClueAnswer
1BashHIT
3Wintry flakesSNOW
5Pun or gagJOKE
8Game using VARFOOTBALL
10SpotsACNE
11Cook; fishFRY
13ZingOOMPH
14RuseSTRATAGEM
16MinuteWEE
17ZoomRUN
19PartCOMPONENT
21SnakeMAMBA
22ZeroNIL
24Coin (anag.)ICON
25LoyaltyFIDELITY
26ValleyGLEN
27TaxLEVY
28SpellHEX

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Bad moodHUFF
2Ancient city in present-day TurkeyTROY
3Leave periodSABBATICAL
4ShapeOBLONG
6Encore!ONCEMORE
7The plane (anag.)ELEPHANT
9SpeakORATE
12ShenanigansTOMFOOLERY
14Pool activitySWIMMING
15Promisee (anag.)REIMPOSE
18Out of conditionUNFIT
20PhoneMOBILE
22CloseNIGH
23Wild felineLYNX

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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.

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If you're used to American crosswords, a few things stand out:

Telegraph QuickUS puzzles (NYT / USA Today)
Clue styleStraight definitions & synonymsMore wordplay and themes
SpellingBritish (COLOUR, CENTRE)American (COLOR, CENTER)
GridBritish-style, more black squaresFully interlocked (fewer blocks)
Cryptic siblingYes — the Telegraph Cryptic (Mon–Fri)Rare in US dailies

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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.
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Every across and down answer for today's puzzle (August 9, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as The Telegraph releases it.

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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.

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