Across 14 clues
1A.
Sloppy rubbish (4) Crossword Clue View →
MUSH
3A.
Watery discharge (5) Crossword Clue View →
RHEUM
8A.
Canal boat people (7) Crossword Clue View →
BARGEES
First letter:
9A.
Pawnbroker (5) Crossword Clue View →
UNCLE
First letter:
10A.
Mammary gland (5) Crossword Clue View →
UDDER
First letter:
11A.
An indefinite number (7) Crossword Clue View →
UMPTEEN
First letter:
12A.
French civil engineer (6) Crossword Clue View →
EIFFEL
First letter:
14A.
Senior church figure (6) Crossword Clue View →
BISHOP
First letter:
18A.
Spa pool (7) Crossword Clue View →
JACUZZI
First letter:
20A.
Reliable person (5) Crossword Clue View →
BRICK
First letter:
22A.
Lozenge shaped object (5) Crossword Clue View →
RHOMB
First letter:
23A.
Width (7) Crossword Clue View →
STRETCH
First letter:
24A.
Desire strongly (5) Crossword Clue View →
YEARN
First letter:
25A.
Cab (4) Crossword Clue View →
AUTO
First letter:
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1D.
Ochlocracy, disorder (3,4) Crossword Clue View →
MOB RULE
2D.
Sliver (5) Crossword Clue View →
THORN
3D.
Free from danger (6) Crossword Clue View →
SAFELY
First letter:
4D.
Fit out (5) Crossword Clue View →
READY
First letter:
5D.
The Scottish Play (7) Crossword Clue View →
MACBETH
First letter:
6D.
British prince (6) Crossword Clue View →
EDWARD
First letter:
7D.
Neutral capital (4) Crossword Clue View →
BERN
First letter:
13D.
Production facility (7) Crossword Clue View →
FACTORY
First letter:
15D.
Filled (with) (6) Crossword Clue View →
IMBUED
First letter:
16D.
Chinese cabbage (3,4) Crossword Clue View →
BOK CHOI
First letter:
17D.
Westminster bell (3,3) Crossword Clue View →
BIG BEN
First letter:
18D.
Clean and -, type of weightlifting contest (4) Crossword Clue View →
JERK
First letter:
19D.
Striped animal (5) Crossword Clue View →
SKUNK
First letter:
21D.
"I" in the Nato alphabet (5) Crossword Clue View →
INDIA
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: August 20, 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

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