Higher
Latest answer — August 29, 2026
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Clue explained
UPPER means higher in position, rank or level. It is the comparative adjective formed from “up.”
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This clue's Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 2. Cry of horror or disgust — Answer: UGH. Hint: A short groan you might make after seeing something revolting 😖
- 5. Company known for iPhones — Answer: APPLE. Hint: This tech giant also makes Macs, iPads, and smartwatches 🍎
- 7. Indian cash — Answer: RUPEE. Hint: The standard currency used in India 💰
- 8. Covetousness — Answer: GREED. Hint: An excessive desire to have what others possess 🤑
- 9. Female equivalent of "his" — Answer: HER. Hint: Use this possessive pronoun when referring to a woman 👩
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- 1. Cry of anguish or pain — Answer: AARGH. Hint: A dramatic shout released when something hurts terribly 😫
- 2. Higher — Answer: UPPER. Hint: Located above something else on a vertical scale ⬆️
- 3. Joy — Answer: GLEE. Hint: This feeling often bursts forth in a cheerful laugh! 😄
- 4. Listens to, e.g. advice — Answer: HEEDS. Hint: Pays close attention to guidance and follows it 👂
- 6. Unalloyed — Answer: PURE. Hint: Containing no mixture, additives, or impurities ✨
The answer to “Higher” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is UPPER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 29, 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.
“Higher” answer
UPPER (5 letters)
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What does UPPER mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of UPPER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- situated above another part
- situated on higher ground or away from the sea
- denoting a younger (and hence usually shallower) part of a stratigraphic division or archaeological deposit or the period in which it was formed or deposited
When else has “Higher” 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.
August 29, 2026 (most recent) → UPPER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Higher”?
The answer is UPPER, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Higher”?
5 letters: UPPER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 29, 2026, at 2-Down.
Can “Higher” 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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