President Lincoln, informally

Latest answer — August 06, 2026

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Clue explained

ABE is the familiar short form of Abraham Lincoln’s first name, as in the nickname “Abe Lincoln.” The clue’s “informally” signals this shortened personal name rather than the president’s full name.

Clue type:
Nickname or title
A historical portrait of United States President Abraham Lincoln.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 06, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Tiny amount; Greek letter
  2. 5Dull and boring
  3. 6Make fun of
  4. 7Come to a standstill
  5. 8In addition to what has already been mentioned

Down

  1. 1Perfect
  2. 2Spoken exams
  3. 3Discernment
  4. 4President Lincoln, informally
  5. 6Definite article

The answer to “President Lincoln, informally” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is ABE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026 at 4-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.

“President Lincoln, informally” answer

ABE (3 letters)

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August 6, 2026 (most recent) → ABE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “President Lincoln, informally”?

The answer is ABE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “President Lincoln, informally”?

3 letters: ABE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “President Lincoln, informally” 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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