Telegraph Mini Crossword Answers - Aug 17
Mini Crossword No 1366
By John Halpern
Across
- 2Diamond, e.g.GEM
- 5Wear downERODE
- 7Musical numbersSONGS
- 8Wise peopleSAGES
Down
- 1Football superstarMESSI
- 2AwardsGONGS
- 3RimEDGE
- 4ChaoticMESSY
- 6ThoroughfareROAD
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 2. Diamond, e.g. — Answer: GEM. Hint: A diamond can be this prized jewel 💎
- 5. Wear down — Answer: ERODE. Hint: Gradual rubbing or weathering can do this to rock 🌧️
- 7. Musical numbers — Answer: SONGS. Hint: These are tunes with lyrics, often performed by singers 🎶
- 8. Wise people — Answer: SAGES. Hint: These respected thinkers are known for their wisdom 🦉
- 9. Establishes who someone is, informally — Answer: IDS. Hint: Informally, this means confirming a person's identity 🪪
Down
- 1. Football superstar — Answer: MESSI. Hint: This legendary footballer captained Argentina to World Cup glory ⚽
- 2. Awards — Answer: GONGS. Hint: These can be both prizes and resonant percussion instruments 🏆
- 3. Rim — Answer: EDGE. Hint: Think of the outer boundary or border of an object ⭕
- 4. Chaotic — Answer: MESSY. Hint: A room in this condition badly needs tidying 🧹
- 6. Thoroughfare — Answer: ROAD. Hint: Cars and pedestrians may use this route between places 🚗
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Diamond, e.g. | GEM |
| 5 | Wear down | ERODE |
| 7 | Musical numbers | SONGS |
| 8 | Wise people | SAGES |
| 9 | Establishes who someone is, informally | IDS |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Football superstar | MESSI |
| 2 | Awards | GONGS |
| 3 | Rim | EDGE |
| 4 | Chaotic | MESSY |
| 6 | Thoroughfare | ROAD |
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