Fish type; informal term for an insect
Latest answer — August 21, 2026
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A roach is a type of freshwater fish, while “roach” is also an informal shortening of cockroach, an insect.
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- 1. Painting or sculpture, e.g. — Answer: ART. Hint: It’s a creative work made to express an idea or feeling. 🎨
- 5. Fish type; informal term for an insect — Answer: ROACH. Hint: This can name both a fish and a casual term for a cockroach. 🐟
- 7. Sweet drink — Answer: COCOA. Hint: A warm chocolate-based beverage makes a comforting sweet treat. ☕
- 8. Characteristic spirit — Answer: ETHOS. Hint: The guiding character or spirit of a group is meant here. 🌟
- 9. ____ out, make last — Answer: EKE. Hint: Complete the phrase meaning to stretch something so it lasts. ⏳
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- 1. Curved; cedar (anag.) — Answer: ARCED. Hint: The past tense of making a bow-shaped curve is needed. 🌙
- 2. Carrot, e.g.; England cricket captain — Answer: ROOT. Hint: A vegetable grows below ground, while a team leader may share this term. 🥕
- 3. Cheat (anag.) — Answer: TACHE. Hint: This informal term refers to a small moustache. 🥸
- 4. Pursuit — Answer: CHASE. Hint: A determined pursuit or follow-up is the idea. 🏃
- 6. Chef; former England cricket captain — Answer: COOK. Hint: This surname belongs both to a celebrated England captain and someone wielding a kitchen knife 👨🍳
The answer to “Fish type; informal term for an insect” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is ROACH — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 21, 2026 at 5-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.
“Fish type; informal term for an insect” answer
ROACH (5 letters)
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What does ROACH mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ROACH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an edible Eurasian freshwater fish of the carp family, popular with anglers. It can hybridize with related fishes, notably rudd and bream
When else has “Fish type; informal term for an insect” appeared?
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August 21, 2026 (most recent) → ROACH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Fish type; informal term for an insect”?
The answer is ROACH, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Fish type; informal term for an insect”?
5 letters: ROACH.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 21, 2026, at 5-Across.
Can “Fish type; informal term for an insect” 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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