Across 16 clues
1A.
Destroy (5) Crossword Clue View →
DRAIN
First letter:
4A.
Hidden store (5) Crossword Clue View →
STASH
First letter:
10A.
Slowing down (a vehicle) (7) Crossword Clue View →
BRAKING
First letter:
11A.
Lovely! (5) Crossword Clue View →
SUPER
First letter:
12A.
Addiction treatment (5) Crossword Clue View →
REHAB
First letter:
13A.
Slacken gradually (4,3) Crossword Clue View →
EASE OFF
First letter:
15A.
Equal (4) Crossword Clue View →
FLAT
First letter:
17A.
Star sign (5) Crossword Clue View →
VIRGO
First letter:
19A.
Appetising (5) Crossword Clue View →
YUMMY
First letter:
22A.
Went fast (4) Crossword Clue View →
HIED
First letter:
25A.
Card game (7) Crossword Clue View →
CASSINO
First letter:
27A.
Male duck (5) Crossword Clue View →
DRAKE
First letter:
29A.
Iranian language (5) Crossword Clue View →
FARSI
First letter:
30A.
Elation (anag.) (7) Crossword Clue View →
TOENAIL
First letter:
31A.
US state (5) Crossword Clue View →
MAINE
First letter:
32A.
Court official (5) Crossword Clue View →
CRIER
First letter:
Down 16 clues
2D.
Arrive at (5) Crossword Clue View →
REACT
First letter:
3D.
Mountaineer (7) Crossword Clue View →
CLIMBER
First letter:
5D.
Watering hole (5) Crossword Clue View →
HAUNT
First letter:
6D.
Emotional bond (7) Crossword Clue View →
RAPPORT
First letter:
7D.
Stop (a space flight, e.g.) (5) Crossword Clue View →
ABORT
First letter:
8D.
Concur (5) Crossword Clue View →
UNITE
First letter:
9D.
Work hard (5) Crossword Clue View →
GET ON
First letter:
14D.
Poker stake (4) Crossword Clue View →
CHIP
First letter:
16D.
Huge (4) Crossword Clue View →
TALL
First letter:
18D.
Disregarded (7) Crossword Clue View →
FLOUTED
First letter:
20D.
Speech (7) Crossword Clue View →
DIALECT
First letter:
21D.
Devour (5) Crossword Clue View →
ABUSE
First letter:
23D.
Celebration (5) Crossword Clue View →
REVEL
First letter:
24D.
Stringed instrument (5) Crossword Clue View →
LYRES
First letter:
26D.
Smart (5) Crossword Clue View →
PUSHY
First letter:
28D.
Not sleeping (5) Crossword Clue View →
ALIVE
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: October 24, 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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