Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers Today
Quick Crossword No 31314
Across
- 1On drugsHIGH
- 4Contented soundPURR
- 8Wild catLYNX
- 9FruitNECTARINE
- 11HindersDELAYS
- 13Give birth toDELIVER
- 15ArenasSTADIA
- 16Bad dealRIPOFF
- 18SlenderSVELTE
- 20SupposeASSUME
- 22Boisterous young womanLADETTE
- 23Ancient city of OedipusTHEBES
- 25Think of old timesREMINISCE
- 26SpoilRUIN
- 27GemstoneOPAL
- 28Brass instrumentTUBA
Down
- 2Romantic coupleITEM
- 3LoathingHATRED
- 4Iran, previouslyPERSIA
- 5Thin coat of plasterRENDER
- 6Religious buildingSYNAGOGUE
- 7DismissesAXES
- 10Most creepyEERIEST
- 12RequestsASKS
- 13Reckless personDAREDEVIL
- 14Darts star LukeLITTLER
- 17WorryFRET
- 19AbateEASEUP
- 20AntennaAERIAL
- 21DemandingSTRICT
- 23Mountain lakeTARN
- 24StrikebreakerSCAB
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. On drugs — Answer: HIGH. Hint: Feeling euphoric after taking an intoxicating substance 😵💫
- 4. Contented sound — Answer: PURR. Hint: Think of a happy feline's favorite noise. 🐱
- 8. Wild cat — Answer: LYNX. Hint: This elusive forest prowler is known for its tufted ears and short tail. 🐾
- 9. Fruit — Answer: NECTARINE. Hint: Think of a smooth-skinned stone fruit that resembles a fuzz-free peach 🍑
- 11. Hinders — Answer: DELAYS. Hint: Slows progress or holds something back. 🐌
- 13. Give birth to — Answer: DELIVER. Hint: What a mother does when bringing a baby into the world 👶
- 15. Arenas — Answer: STADIA. Hint: Ancient Greeks might have watched races and games in these open-air venues. 🏟️
- 16. Bad deal — Answer: RIPOFF. Hint: A purchase that leaves you feeling cheated might be called this. 😬
- 18. Slender — Answer: SVELTE. Hint: Describes someone trim, graceful, and fashionably thin ✨
- 20. Suppose — Answer: ASSUME. Hint: Take this as true for the sake of argument. 🤔
- 22. Boisterous young woman — Answer: LADETTE. Hint: Think of a lively, mischievous young woman who brings plenty of noise and energy to the room. 😄
- 23. Ancient city of Oedipus — Answer: THEBES. Hint: Think of the Greek city where Oedipus became king. 🏛️
- 25. Think of old times — Answer: REMINISCE. Hint: Take a stroll through memories of days gone by. 🕰️
- 26. Spoil — Answer: RUIN. Hint: To damage or wreck something is to do this. 💥
- 27. Gemstone — Answer: OPAL. Hint: This colorful stone can shimmer with flashes of the rainbow. 💎
- 28. Brass instrument — Answer: TUBA. Hint: Think of a deep-voiced, wide-belled instrument often heard anchoring a marching band. 🎺
Down
- 2. Romantic couple — Answer: ITEM. Hint: A dating duo might be described this way when they’re officially together. 💕
- 3. Loathing — Answer: HATRED. Hint: A powerful feeling of intense dislike points the way. 😠
- 4. Iran, previously — Answer: PERSIA. Hint: Think of the ancient name for the land now known as Iran. 🏺
- 5. Thin coat of plaster — Answer: RENDER. Hint: Think of the thin layer a builder might spread over a wall to give it a smooth finish 🧱
- 6. Religious building — Answer: SYNAGOGUE. Hint: A place of worship traditionally associated with Jewish communities 🕍
- 7. Dismisses — Answer: AXES. Hint: Think of what a boss does when sending someone packing. 👋
- 10. Most creepy — Answer: EERIEST. Hint: Think of the superlative for something that sends the biggest shivers down your spine 👻
- 12. Requests — Answer: ASKS. Hint: Makes polite inquiries or seeks information. 🤔
- 13. Reckless person — Answer: DAREDEVIL. Hint: This thrill-seeker charges into danger without a second thought. 😈
- 14. Darts star Luke — Answer: LITTLER. Hint: This teenage English darts sensation made headlines with his remarkable accuracy at the oche 🎯
- 17. Worry — Answer: FRET. Hint: Feel uneasy and let a concern occupy your thoughts. 😟
- 19. Abate — Answer: EASEUP. Hint: Let the intensity or severity of something lessen. 📉
- 20. Antenna — Answer: AERIAL. Hint: This is the elevated device that picks up radio signals. 📡
- 21. Demanding — Answer: STRICT. Hint: Not easily satisfied and firm about following the rules. 📏
- 23. Mountain lake — Answer: TARN. Hint: Picture a small, high-altitude lake nestled among rocky peaks. 🏔️
- 24. Strikebreaker — Answer: SCAB. Hint: A worker who crosses a picket line may earn this disapproving label. 🚧
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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 | On drugs | HIGH |
| 4 | Contented sound | PURR |
| 8 | Wild cat | LYNX |
| 9 | Fruit | NECTARINE |
| 11 | Hinders | DELAYS |
| 13 | Give birth to | DELIVER |
| 15 | Arenas | STADIA |
| 16 | Bad deal | RIPOFF |
| 18 | Slender | SVELTE |
| 20 | Suppose | ASSUME |
| 22 | Boisterous young woman | LADETTE |
| 23 | Ancient city of Oedipus | THEBES |
| 25 | Think of old times | REMINISCE |
| 26 | Spoil | RUIN |
| 27 | Gemstone | OPAL |
| 28 | Brass instrument | TUBA |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Romantic couple | ITEM |
| 3 | Loathing | HATRED |
| 4 | Iran, previously | PERSIA |
| 5 | Thin coat of plaster | RENDER |
| 6 | Religious building | SYNAGOGUE |
| 7 | Dismisses | AXES |
| 10 | Most creepy | EERIEST |
| 12 | Requests | ASKS |
| 13 | Reckless person | DAREDEVIL |
| 14 | Darts star Luke | LITTLER |
| 17 | Worry | FRET |
| 19 | Abate | EASEUP |
| 20 | Antenna | AERIAL |
| 21 | Demanding | STRICT |
| 23 | Mountain lake | TARN |
| 24 | Strikebreaker | SCAB |
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| 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 |
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- 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 10, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as The Telegraph releases it.
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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.
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