Telegraph Mini Crossword Answers - Aug 8
Mini Crossword No 1357
By Michael Lloyd-Jones
Across
- 5Molten rockMAGMA
- 6Sea duckEIDER
- 7Small, brown songbirdsWRENS
Down
- 2US poet NashOGDEN
- 3PortentsOMENS
- 4Roman god of warMARS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Travel fast; videoconferencing app — Answer: ZOOM. Hint: Think of both moving quickly closer and chatting face-to-face online 📹
- 5. Molten rock — Answer: MAGMA. Hint: Hot, gooey rock from deep underground that can make a volcanic mess 🌋
- 6. Sea duck — Answer: EIDER. Hint: This northern diving duck is famous for the soft down lining its nest. 🦆
- 7. Small, brown songbirds — Answer: WRENS. Hint: These tiny woodland singers are known for their perky tails and cheerful calls. 🐦
- 8. Eye part; city in France — Answer: LENS. Hint: Think of a clear eye component that shares its name with a city in northern France. 👁️
Down
- 1. Former name of the DR Congo — Answer: ZAIRE. Hint: This African country was known by this name before returning to its current official title. 🌍
- 2. US poet Nash — Answer: OGDEN. Hint: Think of the witty American poet famous for playful rhymes and lighthearted verse. ✍️
- 3. Portents — Answer: OMENS. Hint: Mysterious signs may hint at what lies ahead. 🔮
- 4. Roman god of war — Answer: MARS. Hint: Think of the red planet named after the ancient deity of battle. ⚔️
- 5. Whimper weakly, like a baby — Answer: MEWL. Hint: Make a soft, plaintive cry like a tiny baby might. 👶
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travel fast; videoconferencing app | ZOOM |
| 5 | Molten rock | MAGMA |
| 6 | Sea duck | EIDER |
| 7 | Small, brown songbirds | WRENS |
| 8 | Eye part; city in France | LENS |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Former name of the DR Congo | ZAIRE |
| 2 | US poet Nash | OGDEN |
| 3 | Portents | OMENS |
| 4 | Roman god of war | MARS |
| 5 | Whimper weakly, like a baby | MEWL |
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