Little ____, friend of Robin Hood

Latest answer — September 11, 2026

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Clue explained

JOHN completes the title “Little John”, the large and loyal companion of Robin Hood. The capitalisation reflects the character’s name.

Clue type:
Nickname or title
An illustration showing Little John alongside Robin Hood

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 11, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Little ____, friend of Robin Hood in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is JOHN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 11, 2026 at 1-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.

Little ____, friend of Robin Hood” answer

JOHN (4 letters)

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What does JOHN mean?

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(noun)

  • (1165–1216), son of Henry II, king of England 1199–1216; known as John Lackland. He lost most of his French possessions, including Normandy, to Phillip II of France. In 1209 he was excommunicated for refusing to accept Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury. Forced to sign Magna Carta by his barons (1215), he ignored its provisions and civil war broke out

When else has “Little ____, friend of Robin Hood” 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 11, 2026 (most recent) JOHN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Little ____, friend of Robin Hood”?

The answer is JOHN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Little ____, friend of Robin Hood”?

4 letters: JOHN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 11, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Little ____, friend of Robin Hood” 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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