Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers - Aug 12
Quick Crossword No 31316
Across
- 1Set of itemsSUITE
- 4Bunches of bananasHANDS
- 8Belonging to usOUR
- 9AuditoriumCONCERTHALL
- 10Vocal rangeSOPRANO
- 12LiftHOIST
- 13PinpointLOCATE
- 14OriginSOURCE
- 17Copy, apeMIMIC
- 19Sensory appendageANTENNA
- 21Impulse to stealKLEPTOMANIA
- 24SwiftRAPID
- 25Gentle pokeNUDGE
Down
- 1Hosiery itemsSOCKS
- 2Public houseINN
- 3GracefulELEGANT
- 4Fast food itemHOTDOG
- 5Below, in old literatureNEATH
- 6Persist doggedlySOLDIERON
- 7FrailBRITTLE
- 11Heart regulatorPACEMAKER
- 13Eel-like creature; my pearl (anag.)LAMPREY
- 15Of the Turkish EmpireOTTOMAN
- 16Searched for by the policeWANTED
- 18InexpensiveCHEAP
- 20ShockAMAZE
- 22Incline the headNOD
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Set of items — Answer: SUITE. Hint: Think of a matching collection, such as coordinated rooms or furniture, gathered together 🧩
- 4. Bunches of bananas — Answer: HANDS. Hint: Fruit sellers may count bananas in these groups rather than individually. 🍌
- 8. Belonging to us — Answer: OUR. Hint: This possessive word refers to something shared by the speaker and their group. 👥
- 9. Auditorium — Answer: CONCERTHALL. Hint: A grand venue where musicians perform for a seated audience 🎶
- 10. Vocal range — Answer: SOPRANO. Hint: Think of the highest commonly used female singing register in classical music 🎶
- 12. Lift — Answer: HOIST. Hint: Raise something upward with this action 💪
- 13. Pinpoint — Answer: LOCATE. Hint: Find exactly where something is hiding! 📍
- 14. Origin — Answer: SOURCE. Hint: Think of where something begins or comes from. 🌱
- 17. Copy, ape — Answer: MIMIC. Hint: To imitate someone closely, like a playful impressionist might do 🎭
- 19. Sensory appendage — Answer: ANTENNA. Hint: An insect uses this feeler to sense its surroundings 🐜
- 21. Impulse to steal — Answer: KLEPTOMANIA. Hint: A compulsive urge to take things that aren’t yours describes this condition. 👜
- 23. Night before a festival — Answer: EVE. Hint: Think of the night just before a festive celebration, when anticipation is in the air 🎉
- 24. Swift — Answer: RAPID. Hint: Think of a word describing something that happens in a flash. ⚡
- 25. Gentle poke — Answer: NUDGE. Hint: A light touch meant to get someone’s attention. 👉
Down
- 1. Hosiery items — Answer: SOCKS. Hint: Think of the cozy foot garments that keep you warm inside your shoes 🧦
- 2. Public house — Answer: INN. Hint: A cozy spot to grab a drink and perhaps a room for the night 🍻
- 3. Graceful — Answer: ELEGANT. Hint: Refined, stylish, and pleasingly poised, this describes someone with impeccable grace. ✨
- 4. Fast food item — Answer: HOTDOG. Hint: A classic ballpark snack served in a bun with your favorite condiments 🌭
- 5. Below, in old literature — Answer: NEATH. Hint: Look for an old-fashioned poetic way to say “below.” 📜
- 6. Persist doggedly — Answer: SOLDIERON. Hint: Keep going with stubborn determination, even when the path gets tough. 💪
- 7. Frail — Answer: BRITTLE. Hint: Easily cracked or broken, like delicate glass 🥀
- 11. Heart regulator — Answer: PACEMAKER. Hint: This device helps keep an irregular heartbeat on a steady rhythm. ❤️
- 13. Eel-like creature; my pearl (anag.) — Answer: LAMPREY. Hint: Think of a jawless, sucker-mouthed fish that resembles an eel and latches onto larger fish. 🐟
- 15. Of the Turkish Empire — Answer: OTTOMAN. Hint: This describes something belonging to the historic empire centered in Anatolia and ruled by sultans 🏛️
- 16. Searched for by the police — Answer: WANTED. Hint: The authorities may circulate your photo when they’re trying to locate you. 🚓
- 18. Inexpensive — Answer: CHEAP. Hint: A bargain item might be described this way. 🛍️
- 20. Shock — Answer: AMAZE. Hint: To leave someone utterly astonished is to do this. 😲
- 22. Incline the head — Answer: NOD. Hint: Give a small gesture of agreement with your head. 🙂
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set of items | SUITE |
| 4 | Bunches of bananas | HANDS |
| 8 | Belonging to us | OUR |
| 9 | Auditorium | CONCERTHALL |
| 10 | Vocal range | SOPRANO |
| 12 | Lift | HOIST |
| 13 | Pinpoint | LOCATE |
| 14 | Origin | SOURCE |
| 17 | Copy, ape | MIMIC |
| 19 | Sensory appendage | ANTENNA |
| 21 | Impulse to steal | KLEPTOMANIA |
| 23 | Night before a festival | EVE |
| 24 | Swift | RAPID |
| 25 | Gentle poke | NUDGE |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosiery items | SOCKS |
| 2 | Public house | INN |
| 3 | Graceful | ELEGANT |
| 4 | Fast food item | HOTDOG |
| 5 | Below, in old literature | NEATH |
| 6 | Persist doggedly | SOLDIERON |
| 7 | Frail | BRITTLE |
| 11 | Heart regulator | PACEMAKER |
| 13 | Eel-like creature; my pearl (anag.) | LAMPREY |
| 15 | Of the Turkish Empire | OTTOMAN |
| 16 | Searched for by the police | WANTED |
| 18 | Inexpensive | CHEAP |
| 20 | Shock | AMAZE |
| 22 | Incline the head | NOD |
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