Perfect

Crossword Answer — August 06, 2026

Absolutely flawless, with nothing left to improve ✨

Telegraph Mini Crossword

Thursday, August 06, 2026

By James Brydon

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Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Tiny amount; Greek letter — Answer: IOTA. Hint: Think of the Greek alphabet’s word for the smallest imaginable amount 🔎
  2. 5. Dull and boring — Answer: DRAB. Hint: A colorless, unexciting description for something that really lacks spark 🎨
  3. 6. Make fun of — Answer: TEASE. Hint: Playfully poke fun at a friend without being mean 😄
  4. 7. Come to a standstill — Answer: HALT. Hint: Stop moving altogether, as traffic might do in a jam 🛑
  5. 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. 1. Perfect — Answer: IDEAL. Hint: Absolutely flawless, with nothing left to improve ✨
  2. 2. Spoken exams — Answer: ORALS. Hint: Think of exams where your voice, rather than your pencil, does the work! 🎤
  3. 3. Discernment — Answer: TASTE. Hint: It’s the refined judgment that helps you recognize what’s good or stylish. ✨
  4. 4. President Lincoln, informally — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of the familiar nickname often paired with “Honest” for the Great Emancipator. 🎩
  5. 6. Definite article — Answer: THE. Hint: This tiny word points to a specific noun rather than just any one. 🧭

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The last 2 days of solutions

The answer to Perfect in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is IDEAL — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the Telegraph Mini on August 6, 2026 (1-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.

Perfect” answer

IDEAL (5 letters)

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Why the answer is IDEAL

Absolutely flawless, with nothing left to improve ✨

More Telegraph Mini answers for August 6, 2026

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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 “Perfect”?

The answer is IDEAL, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Perfect”?

5 letters: IDEAL.

Where did this clue appear?

In the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026, at 1-Down.

Where can I find the rest of today's Telegraph Mini answers?

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