Under the weather
Latest answer — August 30, 2026
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Clue explained
ILL means unwell or sick, matching the idiomatic phrase “under the weather.” It is an adjective describing someone's condition.
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- Phrase or idiom
Telegraph Mini Crossword
This clue's Sunday, August 30, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Rigged poles on ships — Answer: MASTS. Hint: Tall supports that carry a ship’s sails. ⛵
- 5. Under the weather — Answer: ILL. Hint: Feeling sick or not quite yourself today 🤒
- 6. Reel, e.g. of thread — Answer: SPOOL. Hint: It keeps thread neatly wound and ready to use. 🧵
- 8. Seed often found in muesli — Answer: OAT. Hint: A wholesome cereal grain commonly added to breakfast mixes. 🌾
- 9. Ambitious young City worker, e.g. — Answer: YUPPY. Hint: A young urban professional with big career ambitions. 💼
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- 1. Foggy — Answer: MISTY. Hint: Describes weather filled with a light veil of fog. 🌫️
- 2. Mont Blanc, say — Answer: ALP. Hint: A lofty European mountain. 🏔️
- 3. Sailing boat; 6 Across (anag.) — Answer: SLOOP. Hint: A small sailing vessel with a single mast. ⛵
- 4. Like sea water — Answer: SALTY. Hint: Having the flavor of ocean water. 🌊
- 7. Senior citizen (abbr.) — Answer: OAP. Hint: A shortened term for an older person. 👴
The answer to “Under the weather” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is ILL — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 30, 2026 at 5-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Under the weather” answer
ILL (3 letters)
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What does ILL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ILL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- suffering from an illness or disease or feeling unwell
- poor in quality
When else has “Under the weather” 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 30, 2026 (most recent) → ILL
- August 15, 2026 → ILL
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Under the weather”?
The answer is ILL, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Under the weather”?
3 letters: ILL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 30, 2026, at 5-Across. Earlier appearances: August 15, 2026 → ILL.
Can “Under the weather” 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?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the Telegraph Mini answers page.
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