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.
Buzzer-beater was thrown with second on stopwatch Minute Cryptic Answer
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The Answer is… SWAT
Helpful Hints
- 'Thrown' and 'second on' are our indicators — one tells us to anagram some letters, and the other tells us to part of a neighbouring word.
- Our fodder is 'was' and 'stopwatch'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer as the indicators direct.
- The definition is 'Buzzer-beater' - but you'll need to get your head out of sports for this one.
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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