Tub
Latest answer — August 18, 2026
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Clue explained
A VAT is a large tub or tank used for holding or processing liquids and other materials.
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The answer to “Tub” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is VAT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 18, 2026 at 8-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.
“Tub” answer
VAT (3 letters)
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What does VAT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of VAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a large tank or tub used to hold liquid, especially in industry
- a water-insoluble dye, such as indigo, that is applied to a fabric in a reducing bath which converts it to a soluble form, the colour being obtained on subsequent oxidation in the fabric fibres
When else has “Tub” 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 18, 2026 (most recent) → VAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Tub”?
The answer is VAT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Tub”?
3 letters: VAT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 18, 2026, at 8-Across.
Can “Tub” 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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