Budgies, goldfish and the like
Latest answer — August 31, 2026
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Clue explained
Budgies and goldfish are examples of pets, animals kept for companionship or enjoyment. The plural answer is required by the plural examples and “the like.”
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- 2. Film-making effect; looms (anag.) — Answer: SLOMO. Hint: A cinematic effect makes movement appear deliberately slowed. 🎬
- 3. By way of — Answer: VIA. Hint: Think about a path or route to get somewhere! 🚶♂️
- 4. Budgies, goldfish and the like — Answer: PETS. Hint: Budgies and goldfish belong in this friendly category of household companions. 🐾
- 5. Restrain — Answer: CURB. Hint: As a verb, this means to hold something back or keep it under control. 🛑
- 8. Sea inlet — Answer: BAY. Hint: A sheltered coastal indentation offers boats a calmer spot. 🌊
The answer to “Budgies, goldfish and the like” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is PETS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 31, 2026 at 4-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.
“Budgies, goldfish and the like” answer
PETS (4 letters)
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What does PETS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PETS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately
When else has “Budgies, goldfish and the like” appeared?
The Telegraph Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 31, 2026 (most recent) → PETS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Budgies, goldfish and the like”?
The answer is PETS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Budgies, goldfish and the like”?
4 letters: PETS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 31, 2026, at 4-Down.
Can “Budgies, goldfish and the like” 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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