French river

Latest answer — August 11, 2026

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Clue explained

The Loire is a major river in France, flowing westward to the Atlantic. Its name is a proper noun and is therefore normally capitalized.

Clue type:
Definition
A view of the Loire River flowing through the French landscape.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 11, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Training cartridge; expressionless
  2. 5Single
  3. 6Big cat
  4. 8Decorate again
  5. 9Poetry that may be 1 Across?

Down

  1. 1Kind of sarnie (abbr.)
  2. 2French river
  3. 3Wrath
  4. 4Requires
  5. 7Fish eggs

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Training cartridge; expressionless — Answer: BLANK. Hint: Think of a word that describes both a harmless practice round and a face showing no emotion 🎯
  2. 5. Single — Answer: LONE. Hint: It describes someone or something standing by itself. 🧍
  3. 6. Big cat — Answer: TIGER. Hint: Think of a striped jungle predator with a powerful roar. 🐯
  4. 8. Decorate again — Answer: REDO. Hint: Give it another decorative makeover. 🎨
  5. 9. Poetry that may be 1 Across? — Answer: VERSE. Hint: Think of a poetic term that could also describe an entry positioned at the very top of a crossword. ✍️

Down

  1. 1. Kind of sarnie (abbr.) — Answer: BLT. Hint: Think of the classic sandwich featuring bacon, lettuce, and tomato. 🥪
  2. 2. French river — Answer: LOIRE. Hint: This famous waterway flows through central France and passes by Tours. 🏞️
  3. 3. Wrath — Answer: ANGER. Hint: This fiery emotion flares when patience runs out. 🔥
  4. 4. Requires — Answer: NEEDS. Hint: Calls for something to be present or available. 🔎
  5. 7. Fish eggs — Answer: ROE. Hint: Think of a delicacy often served on blinis or as a garnish! 🎣

The answer to “French river” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is LOIRE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 11, 2026 at 2-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.

“French river” answer

LOIRE (5 letters)

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When else has “French river” appeared?

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August 11, 2026 (most recent) → LOIRE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “French river”?

The answer is LOIRE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “French river”?

5 letters: LOIRE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 11, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “French river” have a different answer?

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