From a Midwest state

Latest answer — August 09, 2026

6 Across

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Clue explained

An IOWAN is a person from Iowa, a state in the American Midwest; the word can also function as an adjective, as in “an Iowan town.” Here it is clued by the phrase “from a Midwest state.”

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Definition
Map showing Iowa in the Midwestern United States

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Sunday, August 09, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Suddenly exclaim, with "out"
  2. 5____ Howard, director of Apollo 13
  3. 6From a Midwest state
  4. 8Good ____, likeable person
  5. 9Prestige

Down

  1. 1Building material
  2. 2Lavatory
  3. 3Single
  4. 4Device for picking up hot coals
  5. 7In the past

The answer to “From a Midwest state” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is IOWAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 9, 2026 at 6-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.

“From a Midwest state” answer

IOWAN (5 letters)

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When else has “From a Midwest state” appeared?

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August 9, 2026 (most recent) → IOWAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “From a Midwest state”?

The answer is IOWAN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “From a Midwest state”?

5 letters: IOWAN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 9, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “From a Midwest state” 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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