Across 14 clues
1A.
Hair from sheep, e.g. (4) Crossword Clue View →
WOOL
First letter:
4A.
Located (5) Crossword Clue View →
HIDED
First letter:
9A.
Dog breed (5) Crossword Clue View →
SPITZ
First letter:
10A.
Most expensive (7) Crossword Clue View →
DEAREST
11A.
Stark (7) Crossword Clue View →
AMAZING
First letter:
13A.
Slightly drunk (5) Crossword Clue View →
SOBER
First letter:
14A.
Former US president (6) Crossword Clue View →
HOOVER
First letter:
16A.
Dental aid (6) Crossword Clue View →
BRACES
18A.
Treaties (5) Crossword Clue View →
BONDS
First letter:
19A.
Majestic (7) Crossword Clue View →
POMPOUS
First letter:
21A.
Amazing (7) Crossword Clue View →
DAZZLED
First letter:
22A.
Dirt (5) Crossword Clue View →
SHAME
First letter:
23A.
Weary (5) Crossword Clue View →
HO HUM
First letter:
24A.
Cab (4) Crossword Clue View →
AUTO
First letter:
Down 14 clues
2D.
Declare (5) Crossword Clue View →
SOUND
First letter:
3D.
Large spoon (5) Crossword Clue View →
SCOOP
4D.
Butter up (7) Crossword Clue View →
COMPL'NT
First letter:
5D.
Without warning (12) Crossword Clue View →
OUT OF THE BLUE
First letter:
6D.
Simple song (5) Crossword Clue View →
CHANT
First letter:
7D.
Chocolate cream cake (6) Crossword Clue View →
ECLAIR
First letter:
8D.
Very apparent (7,5) Crossword Clue View →
CRYSTAL CLEAR
First letter:
12D.
Managed (3) Crossword Clue View →
GOT
First letter:
15D.
Escape (7) Crossword Clue View →
SKIDDOO
16D.
Wager (3) Crossword Clue View →
HAN
First letter:
17D.
Grass-cutting tool (6) Crossword Clue View →
SCYTHE
First letter:
18D.
Factory; snooker shot (5) Crossword Clue View →
PLANT
First letter:
19D.
Exhausted (5) Crossword Clue View →
PALLY
First letter:
20D.
Attach (5) Crossword Clue View →
PLACE
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: August 18, 2025

Day: Monday

Easy 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. Monday puzzles typically have easy difficulty