Across 12 clues
7A.
Lumberjack (6) View →
FELLER
First letter:
8A.
Musical pattern (6) View →
RHYTHM
10A.
Dry period (7) View →
DROUGHT
First letter:
11A.
Shot with 3 Down (5) View →
PITCH
First letter:
12A.
Notion (4) View →
MIND
First letter:
13A.
Broadcasting live (2,3) View →
ON AIR
First letter:
17A.
One-pot Indian meal (5) View →
BALTI
First letter:
18A.
Stroke on 21 Down (4) View →
PUTT
First letter:
22A.
Swiss currency (5) View →
FRANC
23A.
Telegraphy pioneer (7) View →
MARCONI
First letter:
24A.
Counting frame (6) View →
ABACUS
First letter:
25A.
Population survey (6) View →
CENSUS
First letter:
Down 13 clues
1D.
Xmas panto (7) View →
ALADDIN
First letter:
2D.
Paid no attention (7) View →
IGNORED
First letter:
3D.
Lofted golf club (5) View →
WEDGE
4D.
Charlie -, comic actor (7) View →
CHAPLIN
First letter:
5D.
Aver (5) View →
SPEAK
First letter:
6D.
D-day beach (5) View →
OMAHA
First letter:
9D.
Formerly (2,3,4) View →
IN THE PAST
First letter:
14D.
God of wine (7) View →
BACCHUS
15D.
Post-mortem (7) View →
AUTOPSY
First letter:
16D.
Initially (2,5) View →
BY BIRTH
First letter:
19D.
Animal viscera (5) View →
OFFAL
First letter:
20D.
Senegalese capital (5) View →
DAKAR
First letter:
21D.
Eco-friendly (5) View →
CYCLE
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: August 13, 2025

Day: Wednesday

Medium Difficulty

Quick Solving Tips

  1. Start with the shortest answers
  2. Look for common prefixes (UN-, RE-)
  3. Check crossing letters for help
  4. Consider the theme if mentioned
  5. Wednesday puzzles typically have medium difficulty