Definite article

Latest answer — August 06, 2026

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Clue explained

THE is the definite article, used before a particular person, thing, or group already identified or understood. The clue names its grammatical function directly.

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Definition
An English grammar lesson illustrating use of the definite article “the.”

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 06, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Tiny amount; Greek letter
  2. 5Dull and boring
  3. 6Make fun of
  4. 7Come to a standstill
  5. 8In addition to what has already been mentioned

Down

  1. 1Perfect
  2. 2Spoken exams
  3. 3Discernment
  4. 4President Lincoln, informally
  5. 6Definite article

The answer to “Definite article” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is THE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026 at 6-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.

“Definite article” answer

THE (3 letters)

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What does THE mean?

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

(determiner)

  • denoting one or more people or things already mentioned or assumed to be common knowledge
  • used to point forward to a following qualifying or defining clause or phrase
  • used to make a generalized reference to something rather than identifying a particular instance

When else has “Definite article” 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 6, 2026 (most recent) → THE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Definite article”?

The answer is THE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Definite article”?

3 letters: THE.

When did this clue appear?

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

Can “Definite article” 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.

Where can I find the rest of today's Telegraph Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the Telegraph Mini answers page.

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