Across 14 clues
1A.
Fell (4) Crossword Clue View →
LAID
First letter:
3A.
Bother (6) Crossword Clue View →
MADDEN
First letter:
8A.
Unfocused (7) Crossword Clue View →
FATTISH
First letter:
9A.
Jargon (5) Crossword Clue View →
WORDS
First letter:
10A.
Shelf (5) Crossword Clue View →
STRIP
First letter:
11A.
Intense (7) Crossword Clue View →
FITTING
First letter:
12A.
Sinful (6) Crossword Clue View →
MIGHTY
First letter:
14A.
Free (6) Crossword Clue View →
UNCAGE
First letter:
18A.
Envisage (7) Crossword Clue View →
CONCOCT
First letter:
20A.
Snares (5) Crossword Clue View →
TAKES
First letter:
22A.
Perfume (5) Crossword Clue View →
SPICE
First letter:
23A.
Promote (7) Crossword Clue View →
DISPOSE
First letter:
24A.
Against (6) Crossword Clue View →
REMISS
First letter:
25A.
Nourish (4) Crossword Clue View →
HELP
First letter:
Down 13 clues
1D.
Gulp (7) Crossword Clue View →
SWIZZLE
First letter:
2D.
Wanderer (5) Crossword Clue View →
PIKER
First letter:
3D.
Hurry (6) Crossword Clue View →
RUSTLE
First letter:
4D.
Cleave (5) Crossword Clue View →
CARVE
First letter:
5D.
Merciful (7) Crossword Clue View →
LIBERAL
First letter:
6D.
Erase (6) Crossword Clue View →
PASS UP
First letter:
7D.
Adore (4) Crossword Clue View →
LAUD
First letter:
13D.
Rust (7) Crossword Clue View →
TARNISH
First letter:
15D.
Decayed (6) Crossword Clue View →
PUTRID
First letter:
16D.
Hang (7) Crossword Clue View →
INCLINE
First letter:
18D.
Apartment (4) Crossword Clue View →
HOME
First letter:
19D.
Blacklegs (5) Crossword Clue View →
SCABS
First letter:
21D.
Astound (5) Crossword Clue View →
BOGLE
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: October 9, 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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