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.
Blank white squares in a box? The first of tricky problems Minute Cryptic Answer
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The Answer is… TISSUES
Helpful Hints
- 'The first of' is our only indicator — it tells us to take the first letter of a neighbouring word.
- Our fodder is 'tricky' and 'problems'. We'll use the letters of one and a synonym for the other, as directed by our indicator(s).
- The definition is 'Blank white squares in a box'. On the surface, this seems like it's talking about a crossword, but our answer is a different kind of blank white squares.
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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