Small rodent

Latest answer — September 13, 2026

5 Across

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Clue explained

A VOLE is a small, compact rodent found in grassland and other habitats. The clue is a straightforward definition.

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Definition
A small vole among blades of grass

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Sunday, September 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Professor in Cluedo; fruit
  2. 5Small rodent
  3. 6Spiteful; feline
  4. 8Rowan, perhaps
  5. 9Male deer

Down

  1. 1Synthetic plastic (abbr.)
  2. 2Reluctant, unwilling; a holt (anag.)
  3. 3Prefix meaning "extremely"
  4. 4Taxi counter
  5. 7Thus far

The answer to “Small rodent” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is VOLE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 13, 2026 at 5-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.

“Small rodent” answer

VOLE (4 letters)

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What does VOLE mean?

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

(noun)

  • a small, typically burrowing, mouse-like rodent with a rounded muzzle, found in both Eurasia and North America

When else has “Small rodent” 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 13, 2026 (most recent) → VOLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Small rodent”?

The answer is VOLE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Small rodent”?

4 letters: VOLE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 13, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “Small rodent” 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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