Telegraph Mini Crossword Answers - Aug 27
Mini Crossword No 1376
By John Halpern
Across
- 1Wet, of weatherRAINY
- 5Woodwind instrumentOBOE
- 6QuotedCITED
- 9DisorganisedMESSY
Down
- 2StayABIDE
- 4NecessitatesNEEDS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Wet, of weather — Answer: RAINY. Hint: A forecast with showers is describing this kind of day. 🌧️
- 5. Woodwind instrument — Answer: OBOE. Hint: This slender double-reed instrument has a clear, reedy voice. 🎶
- 6. Quoted — Answer: CITED. Hint: A source that has been quoted has been formally mentioned. 📖
- 8. Nihilistic art movement; father, informally — Answer: DADA. Hint: This avant-garde movement shares its name with a casual word for father. 🎨
- 9. Disorganised — Answer: MESSY. Hint: A room with things everywhere might be described this way. 🧹
Down
- 1. Huge bird of Arabian mythology — Answer: ROC. Hint: Arabian legend tells of a gigantic bird capable of carrying off elephants. 🦅
- 2. Stay — Answer: ABIDE. Hint: As a verb, it can mean remain or tolerate. ⏳
- 3. Tiny quantities; Greek letters — Answer: IOTAS. Hint: These can mean minuscule amounts and are also Greek characters. 🔤
- 4. Necessitates — Answer: NEEDS. Hint: Means something is required or demanded. 🛠️
- 7. Doris ____, 1940s star — Answer: DAY. Hint: Think of the famous singer and actress known for cheerful classic films. 🎬
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wet, of weather | RAINY |
| 5 | Woodwind instrument | OBOE |
| 6 | Quoted | CITED |
| 8 | Nihilistic art movement; father, informally | DADA |
| 9 | Disorganised | MESSY |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huge bird of Arabian mythology | ROC |
| 2 | Stay | ABIDE |
| 3 | Tiny quantities; Greek letters | IOTAS |
| 4 | Necessitates | NEEDS |
| 7 | Doris ____, 1940s star | DAY |
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