Make-up may scare, as not quite finished – Minute Cryptic Answer

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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.

Make-up may scare, as not quite finished Minute Cryptic Answer

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The Answer is…MASCARA

Helpful Hints

  • The definition is 'Make-up' – we're looking for a cosmetic.
  • 'Not quite finished' is a truncation indicator – it's telling us to drop the last letter from some words.
  • 'May scare as' is our fodder. We'll be using these letters (and ignoring the comma) to find 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.

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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