Daily Telegraph Quick Crossword as of August 12, 2024

Daily Telegraph Quick Crossword Answer and Explanation

The crossword clue is arranged based on the answers word length.

8- Letter Word Answer’s Clue

Clue: 2D Final (8)

Answer: Ultimate

Explanation: "Ultimate" means the best or most important version of something.

Clue: 15D Status (8)

Answer: Ultimate

Explanation: "Standing" means being on your feet or remaining in a particular position.

6- Letter Word Answer’s Clue

Clue: 10A Spotted tile in a game (6 letters)

Answer: Domino

Explanation: A domino is a small rectangular game piece with dots on each side, used in various games.

Clue: 11A Modernise (6 letters)

Answer: Update, Revamp

Explanation: "Update" means to make something current, and "revamp" means to change or improve something to make it better.

Clue: 13A Realm (6 letters)

Answer: Domain

Explanation: A "domain" is a specific area or field of knowledge, activity, or interest.

Clue:14A Without trouble (6 letters)

Answer: Easily

Explanation: "Easily" means something that can be done with little effort or difficulty.

Clue:16A Show-off (6 letters)

Answer: Poseur

Explanation: A "poseur" is someone who tries to show off or act stylishly to impress others.

Clue: 19A Brewing vessel (6 letters)

Answer: Teapot

Explanation: A teapot is a container used to brew and pour tea.

Clue: 22A Of the eye (6 letters)

Answer: Ocular

Explanation: "Ocular" means related to the eyes.

Clue: 24A Loads (6 letters)

Answer: Oodles

Explanation: "Oodles" means a large amount of something.

Clue: 1D Japanese garment (6 letters)

Answer: Kimono

Explanation: A kimono is a traditional Japanese robe that is worn as formal or special clothing.

Clue: 3D Detroit record label (6 letters)

Answer: Motown

Explanation: Motown is a type of music and a famous record label known for its upbeat, soulful songs.

Clue: 4D Baffle (6 letters)

Answer: Bemuse

Explanation: "Bemuse" means to confuse or puzzle someone.

Clue: 6D Of the teeth (6 letters)

Answer: Dental

Explanation: "Dental" means anything related to teeth and their care.

Clue: 17D Flower (6 letters)

Answer: Orchid

Explanation: An orchid is a type of beautiful flower with many different colors and shapes.

Clue: 18D Curio (6 letters)

Answer: Rarity

Explanation: Rarity means how uncommon or rare something is.

Clue:19D Soldiers (6 letters)

Answer: Troops

Explanation: Troops are groups of soldiers who work together in the military.

Clue: 20D American wildcat (6 letters)

Answer: Ocelot

Explanation: An ocelot is a wild cat with spots that live in the forests of South and Central America.

4- Letter Word Answer’s Clue

Clue: 7A Fish's respiratory organ (4)

Answer: Gill

Explanation: Gill is a part of a fish that helps it breathe underwater.

Clue: 9A Adolescent (4)

Answer: Teen

Explanation: "Teen" refers to a person who is between 13 and 19 years old.

Clue:25A Select (4)

Answer: Pick

Explanation: "Pick" means to choose or select something from a group.

Clue: 27A Midday (4)

Answer: Noon

Explanation: Noon is the time of day when the sun is at its highest point, which is 12:00 PM.

Clue: 5D Stallion (4)

Answer: Stud

Explanation: A "stud" is a small, usually round piece of metal or plastic that is used as a decoration or to fasten things.

Clue: 23D Be fond of (4)

Answer: Like

Explanation: "Like" means enjoying or having a preference for something.

3- Letter Word Answer’s Clue

Clue: 8A Have debts (3)

Answer: Owe

Explanation: "Owe" means to need to give something back to someone, like money or a favor.

Clue: 12A Used to be (3)

Answer: Was

Explanation: "Was" is a word used to talk about something that happened in the past.

Clue: 21A Melody (3)

Answer: Air

Explanation: Air is the invisible mixture of gases we breathe that surrounds us everywhere.

Clue: 26A Best (3)

Answer: Top

Explanation: "Top" means the highest part or the best in a group