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.
Edison half screwed a lightbulb? Minute Cryptic Answer
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The Answer is… IDEA
Helpful Hints
- 'Half' and 'screwed' are our indicators — one tells us to take part of a word, and the other tells us to reverse some letters.
- Our fodder is 'Edison' and 'a' — we’ll be using some letters from the first and combining with the second, as the indicators direct.
- The definition is 'lightbulb?' — a word with a direct, albeit playful, connection to our answer.
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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