Toxic vapour; gets very angry

Latest answer — September 01, 2026

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Clue explained

FUMES are toxic or unpleasant vapours, while ‘fumes’ can also mean gets very angry. This is a double definition, with the second sense describing a person’s angry reaction.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay
Visible vapour rising near a toxic chemical warning sign.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 01, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Untrue
  2. 5Japanese currency
  3. 6Place of pilgrimage for Muslims
  4. 8Musical aptitude
  5. 9Kick off

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  1. 1Toxic vapour; gets very angry
  2. 2Tight-fitting fabric
  3. 3A brief moment?
  4. 4Put into practice; a cent (anag.)
  5. 7Have a meal

The answer to “Toxic vapour; gets very angry” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is FUMES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 1, 2026 at 1-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.

“Toxic vapour; gets very angry” answer

FUMES (5 letters)

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What does FUMES mean?

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

(noun)

  • an amount of gas or vapour that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale

When else has “Toxic vapour; gets very angry” appeared?

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September 1, 2026 (most recent) → FUMES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Toxic vapour; gets very angry”?

The answer is FUMES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Toxic vapour; gets very angry”?

5 letters: FUMES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 1, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Toxic vapour; gets very angry” have a different answer?

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