Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers - Aug 15

Quick Crossword No 31319

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Across

  1. 1Edward ____, nonsense poetLEAR
  2. 4Round hillockKNOLL
  3. 9UntidyMESSY
  4. 10Scalpel wielderSURGEON
  5. 11Going on a bitLENGTHY
  6. 13DisorderCHAOS
  7. 14Upper garmentTSHIRT
  8. 16Garment for legsTIGHTS
  9. 18RubbishDROSS
  10. 19SectionSEGMENT
  11. 21CaveatPROVISO
  12. 22Someone from Stockholm?SWEDE
  13. 23Swiss author of SteppenwolfHESSE
  14. 24"I don't know the answer"PASS

Down

  1. 2Country with pyramidsEGYPT
  2. 3DangerousRISKY
  3. 4Pakistani cityKARACHI
  4. 5Very successful personOVERACHIEVER
  5. 6Type of golf courseLINKS
  6. 7CharmAMULET
  7. 8Not happening at the same timeASYNCHRONOUS
  8. 12Trilby, sayHAT
  9. 15Pause, restRESPITE
  10. 16DigitTOE
  11. 17Long chairSETTEE
  12. 18Intensity, as of feelingDEPTH
  13. 19Bend overSTOOP
  14. 20PantsGASPS

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Edward ____, nonsense poet — Answer: LEAR. Hint: This poet created whimsical verses and peculiar characters 📚
  2. 4. Round hillock — Answer: KNOLL. Hint: A small, gently rounded hill 🌄
  3. 9. Untidy — Answer: MESSY. Hint: Not neat or organized at all 🧦
  4. 10. Scalpel wielder — Answer: SURGEON. Hint: A medical specialist who performs operations 🩺
  5. 11. Going on a bit — Answer: LENGTHY. Hint: Something that continues for quite some time ⏳
  6. 13. Disorder — Answer: CHAOS. Hint: A state of complete confusion and lack of order 🌀
  7. 14. Upper garment — Answer: TSHIRT. Hint: A casual top usually worn over the torso 👕
  8. 16. Garment for legs — Answer: TIGHTS. Hint: Stretchy close-fitting legwear often worn under a skirt 🦵
  9. 18. Rubbish — Answer: DROSS. Hint: Worthless material or complete nonsense 🗑️
  10. 19. Section — Answer: SEGMENT. Hint: One distinct part of a larger whole 🧩
  11. 21. Caveat — Answer: PROVISO. Hint: A condition or warning attached to an agreement ⚠️
  12. 22. Someone from Stockholm? — Answer: SWEDE. Hint: The clue is asking for the nationality of a Scandinavian capital’s resident. 🧭
  13. 23. Swiss author of Steppenwolf — Answer: HESSE. Hint: This novelist wrote the philosophical classic Steppenwolf. 📚
  14. 24. "I don't know the answer" — Answer: PASS. Hint: Use this when you choose not to attempt a question. 🤷

Down

  1. 2. Country with pyramids — Answer: EGYPT. Hint: Think of the North African land famous for its ancient pyramids. 🏺
  2. 3. Dangerous — Answer: RISKY. Hint: Something unsafe and potentially hazardous fits this description. ⚠️
  3. 4. Pakistani city — Answer: KARACHI. Hint: Look to Pakistan’s largest city and major port. 🌆
  4. 5. Very successful person — Answer: OVERACHIEVER. Hint: This person consistently does more than expected and excels. 🏆
  5. 6. Type of golf course — Answer: LINKS. Hint: Golfers may play this coastal layout among dunes and natural hazards. ⛳
  6. 7. Charm — Answer: AMULET. Hint: A small object worn for luck or protection fits the bill. 🍀
  7. 8. Not happening at the same time — Answer: ASYNCHRONOUS. Hint: Events with this quality happen independently rather than together. ⏳
  8. 12. Trilby, say — Answer: HAT. Hint: A trilby is a stylish item worn on the head. 🎩
  9. 15. Pause, rest — Answer: RESPITE. Hint: Think of a brief break from effort or trouble. 🌿
  10. 16. Digit — Answer: TOE. Hint: On a foot, this body part counts as a digit. 🦶
  11. 17. Long chair — Answer: SETTEE. Hint: Picture a padded sofa-style seat made for several people. 🛋️
  12. 18. Intensity, as of feeling — Answer: DEPTH. Hint: Strong emotion can be described by this quality. ❤️
  13. 19. Bend over — Answer: STOOP. Hint: Lower your upper body forward toward the ground. 🙇
  14. 20. Pants — Answer: GASPS. Hint: After a hard sprint, you may do this for breath. 😮‍💨

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Edward ____, nonsense poetLEAR
4Round hillockKNOLL
9UntidyMESSY
10Scalpel wielderSURGEON
11Going on a bitLENGTHY
13DisorderCHAOS
14Upper garmentTSHIRT
16Garment for legsTIGHTS
18RubbishDROSS
19SectionSEGMENT
21CaveatPROVISO
22Someone from Stockholm?SWEDE
23Swiss author of SteppenwolfHESSE
24"I don't know the answer"PASS

Down

#ClueAnswer
2Country with pyramidsEGYPT
3DangerousRISKY
4Pakistani cityKARACHI
5Very successful personOVERACHIEVER
6Type of golf courseLINKS
7CharmAMULET
8Not happening at the same timeASYNCHRONOUS
12Trilby, sayHAT
15Pause, restRESPITE
16DigitTOE
17Long chairSETTEE
18Intensity, as of feelingDEPTH
19Bend overSTOOP
20PantsGASPS

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