Large cask
Latest answer — September 04, 2026
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Clue explained
A TUN is a large barrel or cask, traditionally used for storing liquids such as wine or beer.
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This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Large cask” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is TUN — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 4, 2026 at 7-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.
“Large cask” answer
TUN (3 letters)
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What does TUN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TUN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a large beer or wine cask
- an imperial measure of capacity, equal to 4 hogsheads
- a large marine mollusc which has a rounded shell with broad spirals
When else has “Large cask” 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 4, 2026 (most recent) → TUN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Large cask”?
The answer is TUN, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Large cask”?
3 letters: TUN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 4, 2026, at 7-Down.
Can “Large cask” 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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