____ and bear it

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

1 Across

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Clue explained

GRIN completes the phrase “grin and bear it”, meaning to endure something unpleasant with apparent good humour. It is a verb in the phrase’s imperative form.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A person forcing a cheerful grin in an uncomfortable situation

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to ____ and bear it in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is GRIN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 16, 2026 at 1-Across. 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.

____ and bear it” answer

GRIN (4 letters)

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What does GRIN mean?

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(verb)

  • smile broadly

When else has “____ and bear it” appeared?

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September 16, 2026 (most recent) GRIN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “____ and bear it”?

The answer is GRIN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “____ and bear it”?

4 letters: GRIN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 16, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “____ and bear it” have a different answer?

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