Daily Telegraph Quick Crossword Clue and Answers March 24 2024
by J Nandhini | Updated Mar 24, 2024
Crossword puzzles are quite difficult to solve but if you have a high IQ level and patience you can solve it easily. This is a daily puzzle published by Daily Telegraph newspaper, get the answers for all the clues here.
Fruit - in posset? (5)
LEMON
"Fruit" is the definition, and "in posset" suggests that the word "lemon" is hidden inside the phrase "posset."
Happened (8)
CAME TO BE
"Happened" is a synonym for "came," and "to be" completes the phrase, meaning "came into existence."
Infant's loo (5)
POTTY
A "potty" is a small toilet used by infants or toddlers.
Horizontal post (8)
CROSSBAR
A "crossbar" is a horizontal bar, especially one used in various sports like soccer or football.
Exclusive (5)
ALONE
"Exclusive" means "without others," which can be described by the word "alone."
Digger (3)
HOE
A "hoe" is a gardening tool used for digging and cultivating soil.
Poor area (6)
GHETTO
A "ghetto" is an area of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups.
Restaurant (6)
HEAVEN
This clue is a play on words. While "heaven" typically refers to a place or state of bliss, it can also be used informally to describe a restaurant where the food is exceptionally good.
Float (3)
RUN
"Float" can mean to move or hover lightly and smoothly, which can be described by the word "run."
Lever (5)
BRACE
A "brace" can be a support or prop, similar to how a lever can support or prop up something.
Penchant (8)
THING FOR
"Penchant" means a strong liking or preference, which can be described as having a "thing for" something.
Prisoner; rifle (anag.) (5)
LIFER
"Prisoner" is the definition, and "rifle" is an anagram indicator, suggesting that the letters of "rifle" should be rearranged to get "lifer," which means a prisoner serving a life sentence.
White flower (8)
GARDENIA
"White flower" is the definition, referring to the gardenia, which is a type of flowering plant with white flowers.
Small rodent (5)
SHREW
A "shrew" is a small mammal belonging to the family Soricidae, known for its sharp snout and tendency to be aggressive.
Lighter - with bulb or flame? (5)
TORCH
"Lighter" is the definition, and "with bulb or flame" suggests that a torch can be a source of light, either with a bulb or a flame.
Croat (anag.) (5)
ACTOR
"Croat" is the definition, and "anag." indicates that it is an anagram of "actor," which means a performer in plays, movies, or television.
Chip (in the US) (5)
CRISP
In the US, a "chip" is often referred to as a "crisp," especially in the context of potato chips.
Ice cream (6)
CORNET
"Ice cream" is the definition, and a "cornet" is a type of ice cream cone.
Priest driving away demons (8)
EXORCIST
An "exorcist" is a person, often a priest, who is believed to have the power to drive away demons or evil spirits.
Motor on a boat (8)
OUTBOARD
An "outboard" is a motor attached to the outside of a boat, used for propulsion.
Shamefaced (8)
DISLIKED
"Shamefaced" means feeling or showing embarrassment or shame.
Sudden rush of a crowd (8)
STAMPEDE
A "stampede" is a sudden, frenzied rush of a crowd, often caused by fear or excitement.
Cooking surface (3)
HOB
A "hob" is a flat cooking surface on a stove, often used for cooking pots and pans.
Gradual decline (3)
EBB
"Gradual decline" is the definition, and "ebb" refers to the gradual decline of the tide.
Cause umbrage? (6)
OFFEND
"Cause umbrage" means to offend or insult someone.
Opinions (5)
VOTES
"Opinions" can be expressed through votes, such as in elections or surveys.
Journal (5)
ANNAL
A "journal" is a record of events, and "annal" refers to historical records or events recorded year by year.
Insect larva; female deity (5)
NYMPH
"Insect larva" refers to the immature form of certain insects, and "female deity" refers to a nymph, a mythological spirit of nature typically depicted as a beautiful maiden.
