Exam

Latest answer — September 08, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

A TEST is an exam or assessment used to measure knowledge or ability. The answer is a noun.

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Definition
A student completing a written exam in a classroom.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 08, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Corrosive substance; LSD
  2. 4Parent
  3. 6Rocky Mountain state
  4. 8Helium or argon, say
  5. 9Exam

Down

  1. 1Surrounded by
  2. 2What cows chew
  3. 3Picture
  4. 5Mail; job
  5. 7Possesses

The answer to “Exam” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is TEST — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 8, 2026 at 9-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.

“Exam” answer

TEST (4 letters)

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What does TEST mean?

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

(noun)

  • a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use
  • a movable hearth in a reverberating furnace, used for separating gold or silver from lead

When else has “Exam” 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.

September 8, 2026 (most recent) → TEST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Exam”?

The answer is TEST, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Exam”?

4 letters: TEST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 8, 2026, at 9-Across.

Can “Exam” 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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