Stem of a tree
Latest answer — August 19, 2026
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Clue explained
A TRUNK is the main woody stem of a tree, supporting its branches and connecting them to the roots. Here the clue uses the botanical sense of the word, not a storage container.
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The answer to “Stem of a tree” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is TRUNK — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 19, 2026 at 3-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.
“Stem of a tree” answer
TRUNK (5 letters)
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What does TRUNK mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TRUNK is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots
- a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head
- the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant
When else has “Stem of a tree” 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 19, 2026 (most recent) → TRUNK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Stem of a tree”?
The answer is TRUNK, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Stem of a tree”?
5 letters: TRUNK.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 19, 2026, at 3-Down.
Can “Stem of a tree” 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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