Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers - Aug 21
Quick Crossword No 31324
Across
- 1Back laneALLEY
- 4Men's hairdresserBARBER
- 9Army officerCOLONEL
- 10County of SW EnglandDEVON
- 11ChoosePICK
- 12Facial featureEYEBROW
- 14Advise stronglyURGE
- 16PersuadeCOAX
- 18Cricket extraBYE
- 20BullfighterMATADOR
- 21SetteeSOFA
- 24GarretATTIC
- 25Malicious gossipSCANDAL
- 26Boat's steering deviceRUDDER
- 27UncleanDIRTY
Down
- 1ReceiveACCEPT
- 2Purplish colourLILAC
- 3Sudden pullYANK
- 5InterviewAUDIENCE
- 6German stateBAVARIA
- 7FameRENOWN
- 8ArmadaFLEET
- 13Source of worryHEADACHE
- 15RevolvedROTATED
- 17Weaken in qualityIMPAIR
- 18CockyBRASH
- 19Cereal cropBARLEY
- 22CommandORDER
- 23PraiseLAUD
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Back lane — Answer: ALLEY. Hint: Picture a narrow passage running behind a row of buildings 🏘️
- 4. Men's hairdresser — Answer: BARBER. Hint: This professional trims gentlemen’s locks and may also shape beards 💈
- 9. Army officer — Answer: COLONEL. Hint: Think of a senior military rank just below the highest field officers 🎖️
- 10. County of SW England — Answer: DEVON. Hint: This southwestern county is famous for cream teas and rugged coasts 🌊
- 11. Choose — Answer: PICK. Hint: When several options are available, you select one ☝️
- 12. Facial feature — Answer: EYEBROW. Hint: Look for the curved band of hair above a facial opening 👀
- 13. Successful record, e.g. — Answer: HIT. Hint: A chart-topping recording can earn this accolade 🎵
- 14. Advise strongly — Answer: URGE. Hint: Press someone firmly to take a particular course of action 📣
- 16. Persuade — Answer: COAX. Hint: Gently talk someone into doing something they were hesitant about 🤝
- 18. Cricket extra — Answer: BYE. Hint: A run may be awarded when the ball passes the batter untouched 🏏
- 20. Bullfighter — Answer: MATADOR. Hint: Picture the performer facing a bull in a Spanish arena 🇪🇸
- 21. Settee — Answer: SOFA. Hint: Think of a comfortable upholstered seat made for several people 🛋️
- 24. Garret — Answer: ATTIC. Hint: This small room is tucked directly beneath a house’s roof 🏠
- 25. Malicious gossip — Answer: SCANDAL. Hint: It is harmful rumor spread with the intent to damage someone’s reputation 🗣️
- 26. Boat's steering device — Answer: RUDDER. Hint: This movable blade beneath a boat helps guide its direction ⛵
- 27. Unclean — Answer: DIRTY. Hint: It describes something that is far from hygienic 🧼
Down
- 1. Receive — Answer: ACCEPT. Hint: Take something offered, sent, or presented to you 🤲
- 2. Purplish colour — Answer: LILAC. Hint: Think of a soft shade between pink and violet 🌸
- 3. Sudden pull — Answer: YANK. Hint: A quick, sharp tug can describe this action 💪
- 5. Interview — Answer: AUDIENCE. Hint: Think of the people gathered to listen or watch a speaker. 👥
- 6. German state — Answer: BAVARIA. Hint: This southern region is home to Munich and many alpine landscapes. 🏔️
- 7. Fame — Answer: RENOWN. Hint: It is widespread recognition earned through notable achievements. 🌟
- 8. Armada — Answer: FLEET. Hint: Picture an organized group of ships sailing together. 🚢
- 13. Source of worry — Answer: HEADACHE. Hint: This can be a literal pain or a figurative problem causing stress. 😣
- 15. Revolved — Answer: ROTATED. Hint: Something that turned around a central point did this. 🔄
- 17. Weaken in quality — Answer: IMPAIR. Hint: To diminish something’s effectiveness or condition is to do this. 📉
- 18. Cocky — Answer: BRASH. Hint: This describes someone boldly confident without much restraint. 😏
- 19. Cereal crop — Answer: BARLEY. Hint: This grain is commonly used in malt and brewing. 🌾
- 22. Command — Answer: ORDER. Hint: A firm instruction from someone in authority is this. 📣
- 23. Praise — Answer: LAUD. Hint: To speak highly of someone is to do this. 👏
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Telegraph Quick Crossword answers for August 21, 2026
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Full Telegraph Quick Crossword answer list for August 21, 2026
Every clue from the August 21 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 | Back lane | ALLEY |
| 4 | Men's hairdresser | BARBER |
| 9 | Army officer | COLONEL |
| 10 | County of SW England | DEVON |
| 11 | Choose | PICK |
| 12 | Facial feature | EYEBROW |
| 13 | Successful record, e.g. | HIT |
| 14 | Advise strongly | URGE |
| 16 | Persuade | COAX |
| 18 | Cricket extra | BYE |
| 20 | Bullfighter | MATADOR |
| 21 | Settee | SOFA |
| 24 | Garret | ATTIC |
| 25 | Malicious gossip | SCANDAL |
| 26 | Boat's steering device | RUDDER |
| 27 | Unclean | DIRTY |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive | ACCEPT |
| 2 | Purplish colour | LILAC |
| 3 | Sudden pull | YANK |
| 5 | Interview | AUDIENCE |
| 6 | German state | BAVARIA |
| 7 | Fame | RENOWN |
| 8 | Armada | FLEET |
| 13 | Source of worry | HEADACHE |
| 15 | Revolved | ROTATED |
| 17 | Weaken in quality | IMPAIR |
| 18 | Cocky | BRASH |
| 19 | Cereal crop | BARLEY |
| 22 | Command | ORDER |
| 23 | Praise | LAUD |
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