Across 18 clues
1A.
Lapse, trespass (3) Crossword Clue View →
SIN
First letter:
3A.
Girl; - Gadot (3) Crossword Clue View →
GAL
First letter:
5A.
Shed feathers (5) Crossword Clue View →
MOULT
First letter:
8A.
Move quickly (5) Crossword Clue View →
IMPEL
First letter:
9A.
Door opener? (3) Crossword Clue View →
KEY
First letter:
10A.
Tavern (3) Crossword Clue View →
BAR
First letter:
11A.
Holds back (5,2) Crossword Clue View →
REINS IN
First letter:
12A.
Atlantic, e.g. (5) Crossword Clue View →
OCEAN
First letter:
13A.
I have it! (6) Crossword Clue View →
EUREKA
First letter:
15A.
Brainbox (6) Crossword Clue View →
GENIUS
First letter:
18A.
Gang (5) Crossword Clue View →
TRIBE
First letter:
20A.
Element no. 92 (7) Crossword Clue View →
URANIUM
First letter:
23A.
Flightless bird (3) Crossword Clue View →
SRI
First letter:
24A.
Automobile (3) Crossword Clue View →
TUB
First letter:
25A.
Frightening (5) Crossword Clue View →
DREAD
First letter:
26A.
Penny black, e.g. (5) Crossword Clue View →
STAMP
First letter:
27A.
Clamour (3) Crossword Clue View →
HUE
First letter:
28A.
Female sheep (3) Crossword Clue View →
DAM
First letter:
Down 14 clues
1D.
Waste pipe (5) Crossword Clue View →
DRAIN
First letter:
2D.
Louder (7) Crossword Clue View →
NOISIER
First letter:
3D.
Stares (5) Crossword Clue View →
LAMPS
First letter:
4D.
Fondness (6) Crossword Clue View →
REGARD
First letter:
5D.
Lay poem (anag.) Crossword Clue (7) Crossword Clue View →
MAYPOLE
First letter:
6D.
Join together (5) Crossword Clue View →
BLEND
First letter:
7D.
Renters (7) Crossword Clue View →
LEASERS
First letter:
13D.
Articulate (7) Crossword Clue View →
EXHIBIT
First letter:
14D.
Patella (4-3) Crossword Clue View →
KNEEPAN
First letter:
16D.
Copy (7) Crossword Clue View →
REPRINT
First letter:
17D.
Rotten (6) Crossword Clue View →
WHIFFY
First letter:
19D.
Steam room (5) Crossword Clue View →
SAUNA
First letter:
21D.
Fire-raising (5) Crossword Clue View →
ARSON
First letter:
22D.
Perhaps (5) Crossword Clue View →
MIGHT
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Daily Telegraph Quick

Date: November 28, 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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