Across 12 clues
7A.
Battled against (6) Crossword Clue View →
FOUGHT
First letter:
8A.
Setbacks (6) Crossword Clue View →
LIMITS
First letter:
10A.
Most severe (7) Crossword Clue View →
GRAVEST
First letter:
11A.
Entire (5) Crossword Clue View →
FIXED
First letter:
12A.
Reluctant (4) Crossword Clue View →
SLOW
First letter:
13A.
Creamy white colour (5) Crossword Clue View →
IVORY
First letter:
17A.
Stringed instrument (5) Crossword Clue View →
LYRES
First letter:
18A.
Couch (4) Crossword Clue View →
HIDE
First letter:
22A.
Pre conquest Mexican (5) Crossword Clue View →
AZTEC
First letter:
23A.
Sheriff's officer (7) Crossword Clue View →
BAILIFF
First letter:
24A.
Counting frame (6) Crossword Clue View →
ABACUS
First letter:
25A.
Loose overcoat (6) Crossword Clue View →
ULSTER
First letter:
Down 13 clues
1D.
Pleasantly friendly (7) Crossword Clue View →
AFFABLE
First letter:
2D.
Home of the US Masters (7) Crossword Clue View →
AUGUSTA
First letter:
3D.
Rip up (5) Crossword Clue View →
STORM
First letter:
4D.
Belgian port city (7) Crossword Clue View →
ANTWERP
First letter:
5D.
Journalist's exclusive (5) Crossword Clue View →
SCOOP
First letter:
6D.
Awry (5) Crossword Clue View →
BADLY
First letter:
9D.
Apple co founder (5,4) Crossword Clue View →
STEVE JOBS
First letter:
14D.
God of wine (7) Crossword Clue View →
BACCHUS
First letter:
15D.
Philistine giant (7) Crossword Clue View →
GOLIATH
First letter:
16D.
Trumpet flourish (7) Crossword Clue View →
FANFARE
First letter:
19D.
Inuit canoe (5) Crossword Clue View →
KAYAK
First letter:
20D.
A titan (5) Crossword Clue View →
GIANT
First letter:
21D.
Garlic mayonnaise (5) Crossword Clue View →
AIOLI
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: October 15, 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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