Atop; aware of

Latest answer — August 07, 2026

6 Across

This preposition can mean physically on top of something or informed about it. 🧠

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This clue's Friday, August 07, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Pursue
  2. 6Atop; aware of
  3. 7Instrument with pipes
  4. 8Employer
  5. 9Cloth used for towels; male given name

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  1. 2Animal that can be ridden
  2. 3Ire
  3. 4Drummer Ringo of The Beatles
  4. 5Very long period of time
  5. 7Not in

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Pursue — Answer: CHASE. Hint: Go after someone or something with determination. 🏃
  2. 6. Atop; aware of — Answer: ONTO. Hint: This preposition can mean physically on top of something or informed about it. 🧠
  3. 7. Instrument with pipes — Answer: ORGAN. Hint: Think of the grand keyboard instrument often heard filling churches with music 🎶
  4. 8. Employer — Answer: USER. Hint: Think of the person operating a system or service, rather than the system itself. 🖥️
  5. 9. Cloth used for towels; male given name — Answer: TERRY. Hint: Think of a soft, loop-textured fabric often found in bath linens—and also a familiar masculine first name. 🛁

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  1. 2. Animal that can be ridden — Answer: HORSE. Hint: Think of a four-legged companion that can carry a rider. 🐎
  2. 3. Ire — Answer: ANGER. Hint: This fiery feeling flares when patience runs out 🔥
  3. 4. Drummer Ringo of The Beatles — Answer: STARR. Hint: Picture the Beatles’ drummer who later hosted a beloved children’s TV show. 🥁
  4. 5. Very long period of time — Answer: EON. Hint: Think of a stretch of time so vast it feels almost endless. ⏳
  5. 7. Not in — Answer: OUT. Hint: Think of something excluded from an event or activity. 🚫

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The answer to “Atop; aware of” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is ONTO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 7, 2026 at 6-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.

“Atop; aware of” answer

ONTO (4 letters)

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Why the answer is ONTO

This preposition can mean physically on top of something or informed about it. 🧠

When else has “Atop; aware of” appeared?

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August 7, 2026 (most recent) → ONTO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Atop; aware of”?

The answer is ONTO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Atop; aware of”?

4 letters: ONTO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 7, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Atop; aware of” 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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