Telegraph Cryptic Answers

Thursday, 11th September 2025

There are 16 across clues and 16 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 11th September 2025. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Aid by encouraging transgression initially
AAcross 4:	Anticipation of dodgy gift horse
AAcross 10:	Sense a conflict point embracing sweetheart
AAcross 11:	Take up song and dance exercise
AAcross 12:	Reportedly moderate seminar
AAcross 13:	Uncertain party's leader facing resolution
AAcross 16:	First character with mother? No!
AAcross 17:	Inside cranium, as term indicates brains
AAcross 20:	Criminal's characteristic acquiring new force
AAcross 21:	Gemstone seen in old china
AAcross 23:	Believe wife with pale exterior
AAcross 25:	Sheltered spot housing mongrel
AAcross 28:	Match maybe tied before extra time
AAcross 29:	One runs down people in Capri?
AAcross 30:	Male cop in bust?
AAcross 31:	For the audience, horror scene
DDown 2:	Sailor saw a bit on travelling
DDown 3:	Shaking in perfect remorse
DDown 4:	Liberal queen in charge
DDown 5:	Considering stopping exercise gripping muscle
DDown 6:	Famous Democrat holding together with flag
DDown 7:	Swollen, it's said, producing bellyache
DDown 8:	Keep up energy supporting child
DDown 9:	Casual romance day before wedding
DDown 14:	Trauma is no different for hospital
DDown 15:	Plant seeds while ignoring hard ground
DDown 18:	Reckless forward tackles keeper, finally
DDown 19:	Wild cat, lithe and powerful
DDown 22:	After fault, catch up for game
DDown 24:	Turn with back of foot
DDown 26:	River Po's opening leading to sea
DDown 27:	Detailed flat blueprint