Telegraph Mini Crossword Answers - Aug 13
Mini Crossword No 1362
By Jim Coulson
Across
- 1Apple computerMAC
- 4Felt illAILED
- 7Fruit used to make wineGRAPE
Down
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Apple computer — Answer: MAC. Hint: Think of the Apple computer whose name is also a type of raincoat. 🍎
- 4. Felt ill — Answer: AILED. Hint: A simple past-tense verb for being unwell fits here. 🤒
- 7. Fruit used to make wine — Answer: GRAPE. Hint: This juicy fruit is pressed and fermented to create a beloved beverage. 🍷
- 8. German city; sense (anag.) — Answer: ESSEN. Hint: Think of a German city whose name also means “to eat” in German. 🍽️
- 9. Cat, dog or budgie? — Answer: PET. Hint: A household animal kept for companionship fits the bill. 🐾
Down
- 1. Wizard or wise man — Answer: MAGE. Hint: Think of a learned spellcaster from a fantasy tale. 🧙
- 2. Puts out to dry — Answer: AIRS. Hint: It means letting something dry in the open air. 🌬️
- 3. Grip; brooch fastening — Answer: CLASP. Hint: Think of a firm hold or the small fastener that keeps jewelry securely closed. 🔒
- 5. Thin, flexible sword — Answer: EPEE. Hint: This light fencing blade is made for quick thrusts rather than heavy chops. 🤺
- 6. Depression perhaps caused by impact — Answer: DENT. Hint: Think of a shallow hollow left when something strikes a surface. 🛠️
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple computer | MAC |
| 4 | Felt ill | AILED |
| 7 | Fruit used to make wine | GRAPE |
| 8 | German city; sense (anag.) | ESSEN |
| 9 | Cat, dog or budgie? | PET |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wizard or wise man | MAGE |
| 2 | Puts out to dry | AIRS |
| 3 | Grip; brooch fastening | CLASP |
| 5 | Thin, flexible sword | EPEE |
| 6 | Depression perhaps caused by impact | DENT |
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