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 1,281 for November 23, 2025.
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Today’s Telegraph Plusword Clues for November 23, 2025
Ready to put your general knowledge and vocabulary to the test? Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1 Across: Michael ____, Monty Python member — Starts with the letter “P”
- 6 Across: Entertain — Starts with the letter “A”
- 7 Across: Analyse; spear (anag.) — Starts with the letter “P”
- 8 Across: Consume — Starts with the letter “U”
- 9 Across: Beasts of burden — Starts with the letter “A”
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1 Down: ____ New Guinea — Starts with the letter “P”
- 2 Down: Accumulate — Starts with the letter “A”
- 3 Down: Tempts; baits — Starts with the letter “L”
- 4 Down: Offspring — Starts with the letter “I”
- 5 Down: ____ and tatties, Scottish accompaniments — Starts with the letter “N”
Did you manage to complete the entire grid? Now, let’s reveal the hidden challenge!
Today’s Telegraph Plusword Answers for November 23, 2025
Check your grid solves against the answers below:
Across Answers: ➡️
- 1 Across: Michael ____, Monty Python member — PALIN
- 6 Across: Entertain — AMUSE
- 7 Across: Analyse; spear (anag.) — PARSE
- 8 Across: Consume — USEUP
- 9 Across: Beasts of burden — ASSES
Down Answers: ⬇️
- 1 Down: ____ New Guinea — PAPUA
- 2 Down: Accumulate — AMASS
- 3 Down: Tempts; baits — LURES
- 4 Down: Offspring — ISSUE
- 5 Down: ____ and tatties, Scottish accompaniments — NEEPS
PlusWord Answer of Telegraph Plusword Today: November 23, 2025
You’ve completed the grid! Now, for the final, five-letter challenge. Let’s find out the PlusWord answer now:
Hint: 5(d). ____ and tatties, Scottish accompaniments
Today’s five-letter PlusWord is:
PERIL
What did you think of today’s Telegraph Plusword puzzle? Were you able to solve both the grid and the final PlusWord?
Today’s puzzle presented a satisfying variety, combining a British comedy legend, regional Scottish terminology, and a clever anagram clue that required sharp attention. The straightforward nature of many definitions ensured a rapid and enjoyable completion of the grid. This smooth process effectively set up the final, rewarding stage of the challenge, culminating in a well-hidden and satisfying five-letter PlusWord solution. I’d rate this puzzle a 4 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.
