Across 16 clues
1A.
Passenger boat (5) Crossword Clue View →
LINER
First letter:
4A.
Coin toss call (5) Crossword Clue View →
EVENS
First letter:
10A.
Short fight (7) Crossword Clue View →
SCUFFLE
First letter:
11A.
Suffer (5) Crossword Clue View →
BROOK
First letter:
12A.
Subsequently (5) Crossword Clue View →
SUNNY
First letter:
13A.
Free time (7) Crossword Clue View →
HOLIDAY
First letter:
15A.
Atmosphere (4) Crossword Clue View →
PUFF
First letter:
17A.
Take eagerly (5) Crossword Clue View →
GRASP
First letter:
19A.
Keep watch over (5) Crossword Clue View →
GUARD
First letter:
22A.
Equal (4) Crossword Clue View →
FLAT
First letter:
25A.
US state (7) Crossword Clue View →
ALABAMA
First letter:
27A.
Picture (5) Crossword Clue View →
STORY
First letter:
29A.
Single (5) Crossword Clue View →
BEING
First letter:
30A.
Worship (7) Crossword Clue View →
RESPECT
First letter:
31A.
Stretchy fabric (5) Crossword Clue View →
LYCRA
First letter:
32A.
Tennis shot (5) Crossword Clue View →
SERVE
First letter:
Down 16 clues
2D.
Be joyful (5) Crossword Clue View →
CHEER
First letter:
3D.
Abandons evil (7) Crossword Clue View →
REFORMS
First letter:
5D.
Excuse in court (5) Crossword Clue View →
ALIBI
First letter:
6D.
Varnish (7) Crossword Clue View →
VITRIFY
First letter:
7D.
Sacred song (5) Crossword Clue View →
MOTET
First letter:
8D.
Stringed instrument (5) Crossword Clue View →
LYRES
First letter:
9D.
Concise (5) Crossword Clue View →
SMALL
First letter:
14D.
Border (4) Crossword Clue View →
FACE
First letter:
16D.
Unenclosed (4) Crossword Clue View →
OPEN
First letter:
18D.
Train company (7) Crossword Clue View →
RAILWAY
First letter:
20D.
Livery (7) Crossword Clue View →
UNIFORM
First letter:
21D.
Imprecise (5) Crossword Clue View →
WRONG
First letter:
23D.
Legally sound (5) Crossword Clue View →
VALID
First letter:
24D.
Precious stone (5) Crossword Clue View →
AGATE
First letter:
26D.
Command (5) Crossword Clue View →
CANON
First letter:
28D.
Star sign (5) Crossword Clue View →
VIRGO
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: September 4, 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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