Telegraph Cryptic Answers

Thursday, 21st August 2025

There are 14 across clues and 16 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 21st August 2025. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Local product reached Darjeeling stores
AAcross 5:	Rabbit on back of cheap baby's toy
AAcross 9:	Escapes with delivery of veg
AAcross 10:	Blue fish in pink paper diagram	FLOW CHART
AAcross 11:	Remarkable bird warning received by China
AAcross 12:	Smart coward avoiding Barbie's guy
AAcross 14:	Key seats arranged inside new Nice shop
AAcross 18:	Tiny tip of soft wood son cuts	MINUTE STEAKS
AAcross 21:	Memory of hotel encircled by green
AAcross 22:	Young female swimmer at end of shelf
AAcross 25:	Lying at home after Sunday school?
AAcross 26:	Newton only edited material
AAcross 27:	Most rich males overwhelmed by desire
AAcross 28:	Hordes half-removed ancient city wreck
DDown 1:	State hospital binding cheek for Islamic leader
DDown 2:	Paint shelter housing person from the south
DDown 3:	Officer's perfect place of debauchery and deceit
DDown 4:	Climbing tree with the French weapon
DDown 5:	Spread forward over stone
DDown 6:	Cunning male skipping parade
DDown 7:	Pirate on East Street leaves container	TEA CHEST
DDown 8:	Attractive naked gents on top of cake?
DDown 13:	This may lead to slices going into the drink	DECK TENNIS
DDown 15:	Pub hiding crack with time becomes bankrupt
DDown 16:	One PR email disseminated in August
DDown 17:	Husband does drugs after hospital department raves
DDown 19:	Tablet artist brought up for prominent supporter
DDown 20:	Get older Conservative to visit city office
DDown 23:	Fear of not living around centre of Chorley
DDown 24:	Part of leg regularly skinned close to ankle