Ear, informally

Latest answer — August 25, 2026

8 Across

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Clue explained

LUG is an informal noun for an ear, often used in phrases such as “lend us your lug.” The informal wording in the clue signals this colloquial form.

Clue type:
Definition
A close-up view of a human ear

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Builder who uses stone
  2. 5Type
  3. 6Legal defence
  4. 8Ear, informally
  5. 9From Neath, perhaps

Down

  1. 1Feline sound
  2. 2The entirety
  3. 3Talent
  4. 4Equine sound
  5. 7Public transport

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Builder who uses stone — Answer: MASON. Hint: A craftsperson who builds with bricks or stone fits here. 🧱
  2. 5. Type — Answer: ILK. Hint: A sort of tribe or category of the same kind 🙂
  3. 6. Legal defence — Answer: ALIBI. Hint: In law, this is an excuse proving you were elsewhere. ⚖️
  4. 8. Ear, informally — Answer: LUG. Hint: Use the informal word for an ear, especially a prominent one. 👂
  5. 9. From Neath, perhaps — Answer: WELSH. Hint: Someone from Neath may be described by this regional adjective. 🏴

Down

  1. 1. Feline sound — Answer: MIAOW. Hint: Picture the sound a cat makes when requesting dinner. 🐱
  2. 2. The entirety — Answer: ALL. Hint: A tiny word meaning the whole amount or every one. 🌐
  3. 3. Talent — Answer: SKILL. Hint: This is an ability developed through practice. 🎯
  4. 4. Equine sound — Answer: NEIGH. Hint: Imagine the distinctive call of a horse. 🐴
  5. 7. Public transport — Answer: BUS. Hint: You might catch this on the way across town. 🚌

The answer to “Ear, informally” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is LUG — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 25, 2026 at 8-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.

“Ear, informally” answer

LUG (3 letters)

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What does LUG mean?

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

(verb)

  • carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort

When else has “Ear, informally” appeared?

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August 25, 2026 (most recent) → LUG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ear, informally”?

The answer is LUG, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ear, informally”?

3 letters: LUG.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 25, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Ear, informally” 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?

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