A skein or a gaggle

Latest answer — September 05, 2026

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Clue explained

A skein and a gaggle are both collective nouns used for geese. GEESE is the irregular plural of GOOSE, matching the plural groups named in the clue.

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A group of geese gathered together outdoors.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Saturday, September 05, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Witty person; footballer's partner
  2. 4Goods for sale
  3. 6Say yes
  4. 7Baking ingredient
  5. 8Change the colour of

Down

  1. 1____ war, carried out a military campaign
  2. 2Impressive display
  3. 3A skein or a gaggle
  4. 4Manner
  5. 5Part of a tennis match

The answer to “A skein or a gaggle” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is GEESE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 5, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“A skein or a gaggle” answer

GEESE (5 letters)

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What does GEESE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of GEESE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill. Generally geese are larger than ducks and have longer necks and shorter bills
  • a foolish person
  • a tailor's smoothing iron

When else has “A skein or a gaggle” appeared?

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September 5, 2026 (most recent) → GEESE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “A skein or a gaggle”?

The answer is GEESE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “A skein or a gaggle”?

5 letters: GEESE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 5, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “A skein or a gaggle” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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