Telegraph Quick Crossword Answers Today
Quick Crossword No 31332
Across
- 3Yorkshire riverAIRE
- 9Fast; chillyNIPPY
- 10You're welcomeBEMYGUEST
- 11SlackenRELAX
- 12Paper orientationLANDSCAPE
- 15SnuggleNESTLE
- 17VerseSTANZA
- 19Warning systemFIREALARM
- 21Opposite of dayNIGHT
- 23Not closely definedOPENENDED
- 24Recurrent themeMOTIF
- 25TrippedFELL
- 26Sharp barkYELP
Down
- 1RejoicingJUBILANT
- 2VaccinateIMMUNISE
- 4Permanent cold coveringICECAP
- 5BegENTREAT
- 6GemstoneOPAL
- 7Wild catLYNX
- 8Produce of hensEGGS
- 13Dislodge from a horseUNSADDLE
- 14Prepared for an activityWARMEDUP
- 16First stage of a rocket's journeyLIFTOFF
- 18Severe trialORDEAL
- 20Durations of timeAGES
- 21UnfeelingNUMB
- 22Hinged barrier?GATE
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Adherent of an Indian religion — Answer: JAIN. Hint: This follower belongs to a faith known for nonviolence and asceticism. 🕊️
- 3. Yorkshire river — Answer: AIRE. Hint: This river flows through Leeds and joins the Ouse. 🌊
- 9. Fast; chilly — Answer: NIPPY. Hint: It can describe both brisk movement and biting weather. ❄️
- 10. You're welcome — Answer: BEMYGUEST. Hint: A gracious response that invites someone to accept freely. 😊
- 11. Slacken — Answer: RELAX. Hint: Ease up and let your tension melt away. 😌
- 12. Paper orientation — Answer: LANDSCAPE. Hint: Choose this layout when the page is wider than it is tall. 📄
- 15. Snuggle — Answer: NESTLE. Hint: To cuddle cozily into a comfortable spot. 🤗
- 17. Verse — Answer: STANZA. Hint: A grouped section of lines in a poem or song. ✍️
- 19. Warning system — Answer: FIREALARM. Hint: This safety device sounds when smoke or flames are detected. 🚨
- 21. Opposite of day — Answer: NIGHT. Hint: The darker half of the daily cycle. 🌙
- 23. Not closely defined — Answer: OPENENDED. Hint: Describes something without a fixed limit or conclusion. 🔓
- 24. Recurrent theme — Answer: MOTIF. Hint: A repeated idea, image, or pattern in a work. 🔁
- 25. Tripped — Answer: FELL. Hint: What happened after someone lost their footing. 🤕
- 26. Sharp bark — Answer: YELP. Hint: A brief, high-pitched cry from a dog or person. 🐕
Down
- 1. Rejoicing — Answer: JUBILANT. Hint: Filled with exuberant happiness and celebration. 🎉
- 2. Vaccinate — Answer: IMMUNISE. Hint: Give a shot designed to build protection against disease. 💉
- 4. Permanent cold covering — Answer: ICECAP. Hint: A lasting sheet of frozen water covering a polar region. 🧊
- 5. Beg — Answer: ENTREAT. Hint: Ask earnestly and perhaps quite desperately. 🙏
- 6. Gemstone — Answer: OPAL. Hint: This colorful stone can shimmer with flashes of the rainbow. 💎
- 7. Wild cat — Answer: LYNX. Hint: This elusive forest prowler is known for its tufted ears and short tail. 🐾
- 8. Produce of hens — Answer: EGGS. Hint: The oval items commonly gathered from a chicken coop. 🥚
- 13. Dislodge from a horse — Answer: UNSADDLE. Hint: Remove the riding equipment from the animal. 🐎
- 14. Prepared for an activity — Answer: WARMEDUP. Hint: Ready to go after some stretching or practice. 🏃
- 16. First stage of a rocket's journey — Answer: LIFTOFF. Hint: The moment a rocket leaves the launchpad. 🚀
- 18. Severe trial — Answer: ORDEAL. Hint: A tough experience that tests your endurance. 🥵
- 20. Durations of time — Answer: AGES. Hint: Very long stretches of time. ⏳
- 21. Unfeeling — Answer: NUMB. Hint: Lacking physical sensation or emotion. 🧊
- 22. Hinged barrier? — Answer: GATE. Hint: A barrier that swings open to let you pass. 🚪
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Full Telegraph Quick Crossword answer list for today
Every clue from today's 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 | Adherent of an Indian religion | JAIN |
| 3 | Yorkshire river | AIRE |
| 9 | Fast; chilly | NIPPY |
| 10 | You're welcome | BEMYGUEST |
| 11 | Slacken | RELAX |
| 12 | Paper orientation | LANDSCAPE |
| 15 | Snuggle | NESTLE |
| 17 | Verse | STANZA |
| 19 | Warning system | FIREALARM |
| 21 | Opposite of day | NIGHT |
| 23 | Not closely defined | OPENENDED |
| 24 | Recurrent theme | MOTIF |
| 25 | Tripped | FELL |
| 26 | Sharp bark | YELP |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rejoicing | JUBILANT |
| 2 | Vaccinate | IMMUNISE |
| 4 | Permanent cold covering | ICECAP |
| 5 | Beg | ENTREAT |
| 6 | Gemstone | OPAL |
| 7 | Wild cat | LYNX |
| 8 | Produce of hens | EGGS |
| 13 | Dislodge from a horse | UNSADDLE |
| 14 | Prepared for an activity | WARMEDUP |
| 16 | First stage of a rocket's journey | LIFTOFF |
| 18 | Severe trial | ORDEAL |
| 20 | Durations of time | AGES |
| 21 | Unfeeling | NUMB |
| 22 | Hinged barrier? | GATE |
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What is the Telegraph Quick Crossword?
The Telegraph Quick is The Telegraph's daily non-cryptic crossword. The paper launched it in 1937 as a gentler companion to the main crossword it had been publishing since 1925. Clues are straight definitions, synonyms and general knowledge — you're matching a definition to a word of the right length, not unpacking cryptic wordplay. The grid is typically around 13×13 in the British style (more black squares than a US daily), and fill follows British spelling. Play the interactive version on Telegraph Puzzles; if you want the harder sibling instead, see our Telegraph Cryptic answers.
How the Telegraph Quick differs from US puzzles
If you're used to American crosswords, a few things stand out:
| Telegraph Quick | US puzzles (NYT / USA Today) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clue style | Straight definitions & synonyms | More wordplay and themes |
| Spelling | British (COLOUR, CENTRE) | American (COLOR, CENTER) |
| Grid | British-style, more black squares | Fully interlocked (fewer blocks) |
| Cryptic sibling | Yes — the Telegraph Cryptic (Mon–Fri) | Rare in US dailies |
British spelling matters when you're checking answers: if a word looks one letter off, the Quick is almost certainly using the British form. Because the clues are pure definitions, one confirmed mid-length answer usually opens the crossings around it.
Tips for finishing the Telegraph Quick
- Trust the definition. Unlike a cryptic, there is no second layer of wordplay — the clue means what it says, often as a short synonym.
- Expect British fill. COLOUR, CENTRE, and UK place names are normal; an “off by one letter” American spelling is usually the wrong form.
- Clear short answers first. Abbreviations and three- or four-letter entries hand you starting letters for the longer crossings.
- Reveal one clue only. Our crossword solver confirms a single answer from your known letters without spoiling the rest of the grid.
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What are today's Telegraph Quick Crossword answers?
Every across and down answer for today's puzzle (August 31, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as The Telegraph releases it.
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Is the Telegraph Quick a cryptic crossword?
No. The Quick uses straight definitions, synonyms and general-knowledge clues — no cryptic wordplay. The Telegraph Cryptic is a separate Monday–Friday puzzle.
When did the Telegraph Quick Crossword start?
The Telegraph introduced its daily Quick Crossword in 1937 as a non-cryptic companion to the main crossword, which the paper had been publishing since 1925.
Why do some answers use British spelling?
The Telegraph is a British paper, so fill follows British spelling (COLOUR, CENTRE, and so on). If a word looks a letter off an American spelling, that is usually why.
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