Telegraph Mini Crossword Answers Today
Mini Crossword No 1355
By James Brydon
Across
Down
- 1PerfectIDEAL
- 2Spoken examsORALS
- 3DiscernmentTASTE
- 6Definite articleTHE
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Tiny amount; Greek letter — Answer: IOTA. Hint: Think of the Greek alphabet’s word for the smallest imaginable amount 🔎
- 5. Dull and boring — Answer: DRAB. Hint: A colorless, unexciting description for something that really lacks spark 🎨
- 6. Make fun of — Answer: TEASE. Hint: Playfully poke fun at a friend without being mean 😄
- 7. Come to a standstill — Answer: HALT. Hint: Stop moving altogether, as traffic might do in a jam 🛑
- 8. In addition to what has already been mentioned — Answer: ELSE. Hint: This word adds another item to the list, meaning “besides that.” ➕
Down
- 1. Perfect — Answer: IDEAL. Hint: Absolutely flawless, with nothing left to improve ✨
- 2. Spoken exams — Answer: ORALS. Hint: Think of exams where your voice, rather than your pencil, does the work! 🎤
- 3. Discernment — Answer: TASTE. Hint: It’s the refined judgment that helps you recognize what’s good or stylish. ✨
- 4. President Lincoln, informally — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of the familiar nickname often paired with “Honest” for the Great Emancipator. 🎩
- 6. Definite article — Answer: THE. Hint: This tiny word points to a specific noun rather than just any one. 🧭
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiny amount; Greek letter | IOTA |
| 5 | Dull and boring | DRAB |
| 6 | Make fun of | TEASE |
| 7 | Come to a standstill | HALT |
| 8 | In addition to what has already been mentioned | ELSE |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perfect | IDEAL |
| 2 | Spoken exams | ORALS |
| 3 | Discernment | TASTE |
| 4 | President Lincoln, informally | ABE |
| 6 | Definite article | THE |
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