Across 14 clues
1A.
Tug (4) Crossword Clue View →
MOVE
First letter:
4A.
Hungarian composer (5) Crossword Clue View →
LEHAR
First letter:
8A.
Eye opener (8) Crossword Clue View →
ALARM
First letter:
9A.
Test (4) Crossword Clue View →
TASK
First letter:
10A.
Squabble (4) Crossword Clue View →
FUSS
First letter:
11A.
Tiny tree (anag.) (8) Crossword Clue View →
ETERNITY
First letter:
12A.
Negligent (6) Crossword Clue View →
BEHIND
First letter:
14A.
Smile coyly (6) Crossword Clue View →
SIMPER
First letter:
16A.
Flag position (4-4) Crossword Clue View →
HALF MAST
First letter:
19A.
Animal flesh (4) Crossword Clue View →
MEAT
First letter:
20A.
European (4) Crossword Clue View →
N A T O
First letter:
21A.
Logical (8) Crossword Clue View →
ALL THERE
First letter:
22A.
Praise (5) Crossword Clue View →
DEIFY
First letter:
23A.
Openers (4) Crossword Clue View →
KEYS
First letter:
Down 12 clues
2D.
Superior (5) Crossword Clue View →
GREAT
First letter:
3D.
Hangs around; its role (anag.) (7) Crossword Clue View →
LOITERS
First letter:
4D.
Feudal lord (5) Crossword Clue View →
MESNE
First letter:
5D.
Breastbone (7) Crossword Clue View →
STERNUM
First letter:
6D.
Tribute (5) Crossword Clue View →
TOAST
First letter:
7D.
Affluent young professional (6) Crossword Clue View →
YUPPIE
First letter:
13D.
Vary the pitch of (7) Crossword Clue View →
INFLECT
First letter:
14D.
Hold up (7) Crossword Clue View →
INTRUDE
First letter:
15D.
Type of paint (6) Crossword Clue View →
ENAMEL
First letter:
17D.
Battery terminal (5) Crossword Clue View →
DIODE
First letter:
18D.
Relating to the ear (5) Crossword Clue View →
AURAL
First letter:
19D.
Temperamental (5) Crossword Clue View →
ANGRY
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: October 30, 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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