Minute Cryptic offers a daily dose of delightful wordplay with a single cryptic crossword clue. Unlike regular crosswords, cryptic clues have two parts: a straightforward definition and a second meaning hidden through clever wordplay. Your challenge is to decipher both layers to find the answer that fits the grid.
If you need help finding the solution for today, the answers for Minute Cryptic can be found below.
Beings regularly kept behind Area 51!? Minute Cryptic Answer
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The Answer is… ALIENS
Helpful Hints
- 'Regularly' and 'kept behind' are our indicators — one tells us to take alternating letters, and the other tells us to move one part behind, or to the other side of, some others.
- Our fodder is 'Beings', 'Area' and '51' — we'll need to swap in some substitutes for a couple, and use the letters of the other (as an indicator directs).
- The definition is the whole clue — this is an &lit! It’s describing some beings that might literally be kept behind Area 51 (if you believe the rumours)...
We hope that helps you solve your Minute Cryptic today. For answers to other puzzles—including the most recent ones—be sure to check out our ongoing Minute Cryptic Answers guide.
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