Across 15 clues
1A.
Planet (4) Crossword Clue View →
STAR
4A.
Drinking vessel (3) Crossword Clue View →
CUP
First letter:
6A.
Small horse (4) Crossword Clue View →
FOAL
First letter:
8A.
European country (6) Crossword Clue View →
LATVIA
First letter:
9A.
Insect (6) Crossword Clue View →
MAYFLY
First letter:
10A.
Bird (8) Crossword Clue View →
WOODLARK
First letter:
11A.
Tale (4) Crossword Clue View →
LORE
12A.
Cat (13) Crossword Clue View →
TORTOISESHELL
First letter:
17A.
Bovine (4) Crossword Clue View →
COWS
First letter:
19A.
Status (8) Crossword Clue View →
BUSINESS
First letter:
22A.
Greek god (6) Crossword Clue View →
DOOMED
First letter:
23A.
Dog (6) Crossword Clue View →
LOOSEN
First letter:
24A.
Astound (4) Crossword Clue View →
DAZE
First letter:
25A.
Fish (3) Crossword Clue View →
BEG
First letter:
26A.
Scottish isle (4) Crossword Clue View →
BUTE
First letter:
Down 14 clues
2D.
Odour (5) Crossword Clue View →
WHIFF
First letter:
3D.
Seasoning (3,4) Crossword Clue View →
SEA SALT
First letter:
4D.
Scrounge (5) Crossword Clue View →
STEAL
5D.
Painter's board (7) Crossword Clue View →
PALETTE
First letter:
6D.
Fussy (5) Crossword Clue View →
EXACT
First letter:
7D.
Nasal opening (7) Crossword Clue View →
NOSTRIL
First letter:
10D.
Mine (3) Crossword Clue View →
ORE
First letter:
13D.
Wealthy (7) Crossword Clue View →
BOOMING
First letter:
14D.
Deadlock (7) Crossword Clue View →
RESPITE
First letter:
15D.
Frankfurters (3,4) Crossword Clue View →
RED HOTS
First letter:
16D.
Falsehood (3) Crossword Clue View →
GAG
18D.
Citrus fruit (5) Crossword Clue View →
LIMES
First letter:
20D.
Force out (5) Crossword Clue View →
PRESS
First letter:
21D.
Ditch (5) Crossword Clue View →
LEAVE
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: August 21, 2025

Day: Thursday

Medium-Hard 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. Thursday puzzles typically have medium-hard difficulty

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