Across 16 clues
3A.
Properly (4) Crossword Clue View →
TRUE
First letter:
7A.
Round of applause (4) Crossword Clue View →
HAND
First letter:
8A.
Stratagem (4) Crossword Clue View →
PLOT
First letter:
9A.
Exhaust (5) Crossword Clue View →
ANNOY
First letter:
10A.
Cab (4) Crossword Clue View →
AUTO
First letter:
11A.
Mourn (6) Crossword Clue View →
REGRET
First letter:
13A.
Canadian province (8) Crossword Clue View →
MANITOBA
First letter:
15A.
Extinct bird (4) Crossword Clue View →
DODO
First letter:
16A.
Narrow (4) Crossword Clue View →
POOR
First letter:
17A.
Put to use (8) Crossword Clue View →
DEPLOYED
First letter:
18A.
Pill (6) Crossword Clue View →
REMEDY
First letter:
21A.
Lenient (4) Crossword Clue View →
FREE
First letter:
23A.
Legal defence (5) Crossword Clue View →
ALIBI
First letter:
24A.
Sole (4) Crossword Clue View →
SOLO
First letter:
25A.
Conceited (4) Crossword Clue View →
TONY
First letter:
26A.
Small amphibian (4) Crossword Clue View →
TOAD
First letter:
Down 12 clues
1D.
Tibetan priest (4) Crossword Clue View →
LAMA
First letter:
2D.
Extra (10) Crossword Clue View →
COMPLEMENT
First letter:
3D.
Transaction (4) Crossword Clue View →
PACT
First letter:
4D.
Human speech (8) Crossword Clue View →
LANGUAGE
First letter:
5D.
Nobleman (4) Crossword Clue View →
IDOL
First letter:
6D.
Charitable (10) Crossword Clue View →
HOSPITABLE
First letter:
10D.
Enticement (10) Crossword Clue View →
ATTRACTION
First letter:
12D.
Hesitant (10) Crossword Clue View →
INDISPOSED
First letter:
14D.
Go past (8) Crossword Clue View →
OVERSTEP
First letter:
19D.
Hairless (4) Crossword Clue View →
BARE
First letter:
20D.
Raise (4) Crossword Clue View →
MEET
First letter:
22D.
Fencing sword (4) Crossword Clue View →
FOIL
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: September 12, 2025

Day: Friday

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. Friday puzzles typically have hard difficulty

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