Weapon; give weapons to

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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Clue explained

ARM has both senses given: an arm is a weapon, while to arm means to provide someone with weapons. The clue therefore combines a noun definition with a verb definition.

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Word form
A soldier receiving or carrying a weapon

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This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1____ and bear it
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  1. 1Sticky or slimy stuff
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  3. 3Sir ____ Newton
  4. 4Independent India's first PM
  5. 7Weapon; give weapons to

The answer to “Weapon; give weapons to” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is ARM — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 16, 2026 at 7-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.

“Weapon; give weapons to” answer

ARM (3 letters)

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What does ARM mean?

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

(noun)

  • each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
  • a thing comparable to an arm in form or function, typically something that projects from a larger structure
  • a branch or division of a company or organization

When else has “Weapon; give weapons to” 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.

September 16, 2026 (most recent) → ARM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Weapon; give weapons to”?

The answer is ARM, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Weapon; give weapons to”?

3 letters: ARM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on September 16, 2026, at 7-Down.

Can “Weapon; give weapons to” 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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