Discernment
Crossword Answer — August 06, 2026
Telegraph Mini Crossword
Thursday, August 06, 2026
By James Brydon
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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. 🧭
Recent Telegraph Mini Answers
The last 2 days of solutions
The answer to “Discernment” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is TASTE — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the Telegraph Mini on August 6, 2026 (3-Down), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Discernment” answer
TASTE (5 letters)
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Why the answer is TASTE
It’s the refined judgment that helps you recognize what’s good or stylish. ✨
More Telegraph Mini answers for August 6, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the Telegraph Mini on August 6, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 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
- 1. Perfect → IDEAL
- 2. Spoken exams → ORALS
- 3. Discernment → TASTE
- 4. President Lincoln, informally → ABE
- 6. Definite article → THE
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About the Telegraph Mini Crossword
The Telegraph Mini Crossword is a compact daily 5×5 from Telegraph Puzzles — a handful of short, non-cryptic clues built for a two-minute solve. Today's Mini is often free to try; older dates usually need a subscription. With so few squares, one stubborn entry can jam the whole grid, and one revealed answer usually unlocks the rest from the crossings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Discernment”?
The answer is TASTE, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Discernment”?
5 letters: TASTE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026, at 3-Down.
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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