Across 14 clues
1A.
Fuel obtained from bog (4) Crossword Clue View →
PEAT
4A.
Unsociable person (5) Crossword Clue View →
SADDO
First letter:
8A.
Raised the agreed price (of property) (8) Crossword Clue View →
GAZUMPED
First letter:
9A.
Servant (4) Crossword Clue View →
HELP
First letter:
10A.
Prussian philosopher (4) Crossword Clue View →
KANT
First letter:
11A.
Even more banal (8) Crossword Clue View →
CHEESIER
First letter:
12A.
Vehicle fuel (6) Crossword Clue View →
PETROL
14A.
Sausage (6) Crossword Clue View →
HOTDOG
First letter:
16A.
Equestrian competition (8) Crossword Clue View →
GYMKHANA
First letter:
19A.
Boundary at cricket (4) Crossword Clue View →
FOUR
First letter:
20A.
Sailor (4) Crossword Clue View →
MATE
First letter:
21A.
Moved to a higher division (8) Crossword Clue View →
PROMOTED
First letter:
22A.
Toothsome (5) Crossword Clue View →
SWEET
First letter:
23A.
Nimble (4) Crossword Clue View →
EMER
First letter:
Down 12 clues
2D.
Break out suddenly (5) Crossword Clue View →
ERUPT
First letter:
3D.
Current (7) Crossword Clue View →
RAMPANT
4D.
Edge furtively (5) Crossword Clue View →
SIDLE
First letter:
5D.
Young woman (poetic); as model (anag.) (7) Crossword Clue View →
DAMOSEL
First letter:
6D.
Fruit yielding oil (5) Crossword Clue View →
OLIVE
First letter:
7D.
Pacific US state (6) Crossword Clue View →
OREGON
First letter:
13D.
Caribbean island next to Nevis (2,5) Crossword Clue View →
ST KITTS
First letter:
14D.
Adds salt and pepper (7) Crossword Clue View →
SEASONS
First letter:
15D.
Cat adept at catching vermin (6) Crossword Clue View →
MOUSER
First letter:
17D.
Raising agent (5) Crossword Clue View →
YEAST
18D.
Lodge a request (5) Crossword Clue View →
APPLY
First letter:
19D.
Ground meal (5) Crossword Clue View →
CRUST
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: September 3, 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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