The Telegraph Plusword is the perfect blend of two word-puzzle classics! It combines a traditional crossword grid challenge with the addictive, five-letter-plus-word-guessing fun of games like Wordle. If you’re stuck on a tricky clue or want to confirm you’ve nailed that five-letter PlusWord, you’ve come to the right place! Here are the answers for today’s Telegraph Plusword 1,279 for November 21, 2025.
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Today’s Telegraph Plusword Clues for November 21, 2025
Ready to put your general knowledge and vocabulary to the test? Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1 Across: Hoity-toity people — Starts with the letter “S”
- 6 Across: Bill ____, Rock Around the Clock singer — Starts with the letter “H”
- 7 Across: Extra component — Starts with the letter “A”
- 8 Across: ____ Maradona, legendary footballer — Starts with the letter “D”
- 9 Across: Made a mistake — Starts with the letter “E”
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1 Down: Put in the ____, surpass — Starts with the letter “S”
- 2 Down: Low point — Starts with the letter “N”
- 3 Down: Having lived longer — Starts with the letter “O”
- 4 Down: Dull colour — Starts with the letter “B”
- 5 Down: Church council — Starts with the letter “S”
Did you manage to complete the entire grid? Now, let’s reveal the hidden challenge!
Today’s Telegraph Plusword Answers for November 21, 2025
Check your grid solves against the answers below:
Across Answers: ➡️
- 1 Across: Hoity-toity people — SNOBS
- 6 Across: Bill ____, Rock Around the Clock singer — HALEY
- 7 Across: Extra component — ADDIN
- 8 Across: ____ Maradona, legendary footballer — DIEGO
- 9 Across: Made a mistake — ERRED
Down Answers: ⬇️
- 1 Down: Put in the ____, surpass — SHADE
- 2 Down: Low point — NADIR
- 3 Down: Having lived longer — OLDER
- 4 Down: Dull colour — BEIGE
- 5 Down: Church council — SYNOD
PlusWord Answer of Telegraph Plusword Today: November 21, 2025
You’ve completed the grid! Now, for the final, five-letter challenge. Let’s find out the PlusWord answer now:
Today’s five-letter PlusWord is:
YOUNG
What did you think of today’s Telegraph Plusword puzzle? Were you able to solve both the grid and the final PlusWord?
Today’s Plusword was a great mix of culinary essentials, classic television, and sharp vocabulary definitions, offering a very straightforward and enjoyable solve. The concise clues allowed for quick progress through the grid, making the experience flow exceptionally well. Successfully filling the grid smoothly unlocked the key letters, leading to a satisfyingly cohesive and rewarding five-letter PlusWord conclusion. I’d rate this puzzle a 4.5 out of 5.
You can also check out today’s answers for other Crossword puzzles below:
- NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints and Answers
- LA Times Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post Mini Meta Crossword
- Boston Globe Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- USA Today Crossword Hints and Answers
- The New Yorker Crossword Answers
- The New Yorker Mini Crossword Answers
- The Guardian Quick Crossword Answers
How to Play the Telegraph Plusword
The Telegraph Plusword takes the crossword format and adds a brilliant twist:
- Solve the Grid: Start by solving the standard crossword using the Across and Down clues. The number of letters for each answer is fixed by the grid.
- Identify the Key Letters: Once the grid is complete, look closely at the grid. A handful of specific letters (usually five of them) from your solved answers will be highlighted in a different color.
- Find the PlusWord: These five highlighted letters, when rearranged, will form a single, coherent, five-letter word—the PlusWord!
- Daily Challenge: A new puzzle is released every 24 hours on The Telegraph website.
