Sea inlet

Latest answer — August 31, 2026

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Clue explained

A bay is a broad inlet of the sea partly enclosed by land. It is the singular noun described by “Sea inlet.”

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Definition
An aerial view of a coastal bay partly enclosed by land

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Initials seen on a party invitation (abbr.)
  2. 6Fib
  3. 7German submarine
  4. 9Male sheep
  5. 10Initials seen on a party invitation (abbr.)

Down

  1. 2Film-making effect; looms (anag.)
  2. 3By way of
  3. 4Budgies, goldfish and the like
  4. 5Restrain
  5. 8Sea inlet

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Initials seen on a party invitation (abbr.) — Answer: RSVP. Hint: These initials politely ask guests to confirm attendance. ✉️
  2. 6. Fib — Answer: LIE. Hint: Sometimes it's just a little white one to avoid hurting feelings! 🤫
  3. 7. German submarine — Answer: UBOAT. Hint: This is the classic German underwater military vessel. ⚓
  4. 9. Male sheep — Answer: RAM. Hint: This male farm animal is also associated with horns and headbutting. 🐏
  5. 10. Initials seen on a party invitation (abbr.) — Answer: BYOB. Hint: This party abbreviation tells guests to bring their own drinks. 🍻

Down

  1. 2. Film-making effect; looms (anag.) — Answer: SLOMO. Hint: A cinematic effect makes movement appear deliberately slowed. 🎬
  2. 3. By way of — Answer: VIA. Hint: Think about a path or route to get somewhere! 🚶‍♂️
  3. 4. Budgies, goldfish and the like — Answer: PETS. Hint: Budgies and goldfish belong in this friendly category of household companions. 🐾
  4. 5. Restrain — Answer: CURB. Hint: As a verb, this means to hold something back or keep it under control. 🛑
  5. 8. Sea inlet — Answer: BAY. Hint: A sheltered coastal indentation offers boats a calmer spot. 🌊

The answer to “Sea inlet” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is BAY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 31, 2026 at 8-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.

“Sea inlet” answer

BAY (3 letters)

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What does BAY mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of BAY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards

When else has “Sea inlet” 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 31, 2026 (most recent) → BAY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sea inlet”?

The answer is BAY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sea inlet”?

3 letters: BAY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 31, 2026, at 8-Down.

Can “Sea inlet” 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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