Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers - Aug 28
Quick Crossword No 31330
Across
- 1OvumEGG
- 3PoseSIT
- 5Global extremesPOLES
- 8Lit up (anag.)TULIP
- 9TheoreticalAPRIORI
- 10Wild goatIBEX
- 11AdvocacyESPOUSAL
- 13IncredibleEXTRAORDINARY
- 15InnocuousHARMLESS
- 17IndolentIDLE
- 19Italian dishRAVIOLI
- 20News exclusiveSCOOP
- 21UnsettlingEERIE
- 22Vote againstNAY
- 23Once calledNEE
Down
- 1Satisfy huge hungerEATLIKEAHORSE
- 2Sullivan's partnerGILBERT
- 3UnderminesSAPS
- 4SinTRANSGRESSION
- 5IntermittentPERIODIC
- 71930s US child starSHIRLEYTEMPLE
- 12Muse of epic poetryCALLIOPE
- 14Et ceteraANDSOON
- 16WandererROVER
- 18ObserveESPY
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Ovum — Answer: EGG. Hint: Think of the cell that can be fertilized. 🥚
- 3. Pose — Answer: SIT. Hint: A photographer may ask you to do this. 📸
- 5. Global extremes — Answer: POLES. Hint: Find these at the top and bottom of the globe. 🌍
- 8. Lit up (anag.) — Answer: TULIP. Hint: A glowing meaning is hiding in a letter jumble. 💡
- 9. Theoretical — Answer: APRIORI. Hint: This describes an idea considered before practical experience. 🤔
- 10. Wild goat — Answer: IBEX. Hint: Look for this sure-footed goat on rocky mountain slopes. 🏔️
- 11. Advocacy — Answer: ESPOUSAL. Hint: It means strong support for a cause or idea. 📣
- 13. Incredible — Answer: EXTRAORDINARY. Hint: This describes something far beyond the ordinary. ✨
- 15. Innocuous — Answer: HARMLESS. Hint: Nothing dangerous or offensive is meant here. 🙂
- 17. Indolent — Answer: IDLE. Hint: Picture someone avoiding work and effort. 😴
- 19. Italian dish — Answer: RAVIOLI. Hint: Think of pasta parcels filled with savory goodness. 🍝
- 20. News exclusive — Answer: SCOOP. Hint: A reporter's prized first-hand story is this. 📰
- 21. Unsettling — Answer: EERIE. Hint: Think of something that sends shivers down your spine! 👻
- 22. Vote against — Answer: NAY. Hint: Cast the negative vote in a formal decision. 🗳️
- 23. Once called — Answer: NEE. Hint: Use this term before someone’s former name. 📜
Down
- 1. Satisfy huge hunger — Answer: EATLIKEAHORSE. Hint: A ravenous diner may need to consume an enormous amount. 🍽️
- 2. Sullivan's partner — Answer: GILBERT. Hint: Name the lyricist who teamed with composer Arthur Sullivan. 🎭
- 3. Undermines — Answer: SAPS. Hint: Quietly weakens someone’s strength, support, or authority. 🧱
- 4. Sin — Answer: TRANSGRESSION. Hint: This is a serious violation of a moral or religious rule. ⚖️
- 5. Intermittent — Answer: PERIODIC. Hint: It happens repeatedly, with gaps in between. 🔄
- 6. Trio on the England football shirt — Answer: LIONS. Hint: Three heraldic beasts appear on England’s football badge. 🦁
- 7. 1930s US child star — Answer: SHIRLEYTEMPLE. Hint: Think of the curly-haired star known for “The Good Ship Lollipop.” 🎬
- 12. Muse of epic poetry — Answer: CALLIOPE. Hint: This is the Muse traditionally invoked by epic poets. 📜
- 14. Et cetera — Answer: ANDSOON. Hint: A phrase meaning “and more of the same.” ➕
- 16. Wanderer — Answer: ROVER. Hint: Picture a roaming traveler—or a vehicle exploring Mars. 🚶
- 18. Observe — Answer: ESPY. Hint: To spot or notice something is to do this. 👀
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ovum | EGG |
| 3 | Pose | SIT |
| 5 | Global extremes | POLES |
| 8 | Lit up (anag.) | TULIP |
| 9 | Theoretical | APRIORI |
| 10 | Wild goat | IBEX |
| 11 | Advocacy | ESPOUSAL |
| 13 | Incredible | EXTRAORDINARY |
| 15 | Innocuous | HARMLESS |
| 17 | Indolent | IDLE |
| 19 | Italian dish | RAVIOLI |
| 20 | News exclusive | SCOOP |
| 21 | Unsettling | EERIE |
| 22 | Vote against | NAY |
| 23 | Once called | NEE |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Satisfy huge hunger | EATLIKEAHORSE |
| 2 | Sullivan's partner | GILBERT |
| 3 | Undermines | SAPS |
| 4 | Sin | TRANSGRESSION |
| 5 | Intermittent | PERIODIC |
| 6 | Trio on the England football shirt | LIONS |
| 7 | 1930s US child star | SHIRLEYTEMPLE |
| 12 | Muse of epic poetry | CALLIOPE |
| 14 | Et cetera | ANDSOON |
| 16 | Wanderer | ROVER |
| 18 | Observe | ESPY |
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