Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers - Aug 26

Quick Crossword No 31328

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  1. 1Upper part of a dressBODICE
  2. 5Young sheepLAMB
  3. 850 per centHALF
  4. 9MildnessCLEMENCY
  5. 10Famous admiralNELSON
  6. 11Pay attentionLISTEN
  7. 12Low-level floraUNDERGROWTH
  8. 15Polar featureICECAP
  9. 17Items for discussionAGENDA
  10. 19Intrinsic; triangle (anag.)INTEGRAL
  11. 20RankTIER
  12. 21Song of praiseHYMN
  13. 22ObeliskNEEDLE

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  1. 2Hold forthORATE
  2. 3Filled or pervadedINFUSED
  3. 4Former prisonerEXCON
  4. 5Yorks cityLEEDS
  5. 6"The Scottish Play"MACBETH
  6. 7BasementCELLAR
  7. 12SupernaturalUNCANNY
  8. 13Noise of a gun or explosionREPORT
  9. 14GrappleWRESTLE
  10. 16GuiltlessCLEAN
  11. 17ExhaustedALLIN
  12. 18RemainDWELL

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Upper part of a dress — Answer: BODICE. Hint: This is the fitted section of a dress above the waist. 👗
  2. 5. Young sheep — Answer: LAMB. Hint: A juvenile sheep is a familiar symbol of springtime. 🐑
  3. 8. 50 per cent — Answer: HALF. Hint: Think of dividing something into two equal portions. ⚖️
  4. 9. Mildness — Answer: CLEMENCY. Hint: This quality shows mercy rather than severity. 🤲
  5. 10. Famous admiral — Answer: NELSON. Hint: Picture the British naval hero of Trafalgar. ⚓
  6. 11. Pay attention — Answer: LISTEN. Hint: Use your ears and focus carefully on what is being said. 👂
  7. 12. Low-level flora — Answer: UNDERGROWTH. Hint: Look for the plants growing beneath woodland trees. 🌿
  8. 15. Polar feature — Answer: ICECAP. Hint: Think of a frozen covering at one of Earth’s poles. 🧊
  9. 17. Items for discussion — Answer: AGENDA. Hint: This is a planned list of topics for a meeting. 🗂️
  10. 19. Intrinsic; triangle (anag.) — Answer: INTEGRAL. Hint: In mathematics, this relates to accumulated area or total quantity. ∫
  11. 20. Rank — Answer: TIER. Hint: A level within a hierarchy or ranking system fits here. 📊
  12. 21. Song of praise — Answer: HYMN. Hint: Think of a devotional song sung in worship. 🎶
  13. 22. Obelisk — Answer: NEEDLE. Hint: Picture a tall, slender monument with a pointed top. 🗿

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  1. 2. Hold forth — Answer: ORATE. Hint: To do this is to speak at length before an audience. 🎙️
  2. 3. Filled or pervaded — Answer: INFUSED. Hint: Something with this quality is thoroughly filled with a flavor or influence. 🍵
  3. 4. Former prisoner — Answer: EXCON. Hint: This describes someone who has served time in prison. 🔓
  4. 5. Yorks city — Answer: LEEDS. Hint: This Yorkshire city is home to a famous football club. ⚽
  5. 6. "The Scottish Play" — Answer: MACBETH. Hint: Think of Shakespeare’s tragedy about an ambitious Scottish ruler. 🎭
  6. 7. Basement — Answer: CELLAR. Hint: Look below ground for this storage room. 🏠
  7. 12. Supernatural — Answer: UNCANNY. Hint: This describes something strangely otherworldly. 👻
  8. 13. Noise of a gun or explosion — Answer: REPORT. Hint: A sharp bang from a firearm or blast fits this clue. 💥
  9. 14. Grapple — Answer: WRESTLE. Hint: To do this is to struggle physically with an opponent. 🤼
  10. 16. Guiltless — Answer: CLEAN. Hint: Free from blame or wrongdoing ⚖️
  11. 17. Exhausted — Answer: ALLIN. Hint: Running on empty after a long day 🪫
  12. 18. Remain — Answer: DWELL. Hint: Continue staying somewhere rather than leave 🏠

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Upper part of a dressBODICE
5Young sheepLAMB
850 per centHALF
9MildnessCLEMENCY
10Famous admiralNELSON
11Pay attentionLISTEN
12Low-level floraUNDERGROWTH
15Polar featureICECAP
17Items for discussionAGENDA
19Intrinsic; triangle (anag.)INTEGRAL
20RankTIER
21Song of praiseHYMN
22ObeliskNEEDLE

Down

#ClueAnswer
2Hold forthORATE
3Filled or pervadedINFUSED
4Former prisonerEXCON
5Yorks cityLEEDS
6"The Scottish Play"MACBETH
7BasementCELLAR
12SupernaturalUNCANNY
13Noise of a gun or explosionREPORT
14GrappleWRESTLE
16GuiltlessCLEAN
17ExhaustedALLIN
18RemainDWELL

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