The heavens

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

SKY means the expanse above the Earth, or “the heavens.” It is a singular noun despite referring to the whole visible firmament.

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Definition
A wide view of the blue sky above a landscape.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 2Banned insecticide (abbr.)
  2. 5Secret affair, from the French for "love"
  3. 7Goggle-box
  4. 8Hi
  5. 9The heavens

Down

  1. 1School subject
  2. 2Toy figurine
  3. 3Boring
  4. 4Test, e.g. a garment
  5. 6Humble

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 2. Banned insecticide (abbr.) — Answer: DDT. Hint: Recall the notorious pesticide prohibited because of environmental concerns. 🐞
  2. 5. Secret affair, from the French for "love" — Answer: AMOUR. Hint: A romantic liaison may be described using this French expression. 💘
  3. 7. Goggle-box — Answer: TELLY. Hint: In British slang, this household screen is watched from the sofa. 📺
  4. 8. Hi — Answer: HELLO. Hint: A friendly greeting is a natural way to start a conversation. 👋
  5. 9. The heavens — Answer: SKY. Hint: Look upward to find this vast expanse above us. 🌌

Down

  1. 1. School subject — Answer: MATHS. Hint: Numbers, shapes, and equations belong to this classroom subject. 🔢
  2. 2. Toy figurine — Answer: DOLLY. Hint: A small toy person often comes with pretend clothes and accessories. 🧸
  3. 3. Boring — Answer: DULL. Hint: Something uninteresting may be described this way. 😐
  4. 4. Test, e.g. a garment — Answer: TRYON. Hint: A fitting-room activity lets you check whether clothing suits you. 👕
  5. 6. Humble — Answer: MEEK. Hint: A gentle, unassuming person may be described this way. 🌿

The answer to “The heavens” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is SKY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 24, 2026 at 9-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.

“The heavens” answer

SKY (3 letters)

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What does SKY mean?

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

(noun)

  • the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

When else has “The heavens” 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 24, 2026 (most recent) → SKY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “The heavens”?

The answer is SKY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “The heavens”?

3 letters: SKY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 24, 2026, at 9-Across.

Can “The heavens” 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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