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.
Horseshoe slipped in awkward canter for horseman? Minute Cryptic Answer
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The Answer is… CENTAUR
Helpful Hints
- This clue's indicators are 'slipped in' and 'awkward'. One of these tells us to rearrange some neighbouring fodder (anagram indicator), and the other suggests we'll need to insert some fodder into other fodder (containing indicator).
- This clue's fodder is 'Horseshoe' and 'canter'. We'll need to use the letters of one along with a short substitute for the other to construct our answer, as guided by the indicator(s).
- Our definition here is 'horseman?', and our answer will be another word for that.
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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