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.
Skinning cats and dogs? Minute Cryptic Answer
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The Answer is… PELTING
Helpful Hints
- This clue is a double definition - we split our clue into two parts, each of which functions as a definition for the same answer. One definition is 'Skinning' and we'll need to find another word for that. Tip: the answer will match the grammatical form of this definition (like with most definitions).
- This clue is a double definition - we split our clue into two parts, each of which functions as a definition for the same answer. One definition is 'cats and dogs?', a reference to the idiom for heavy rain. If it's coming down 'cats and dogs', it might be _____.
- This will be a hard clue for many of us. So, extra hint! The surface of 'cats and dogs' actually aids our thinking about 'Skinning'. We'll need to find a word for removing the coat from a furry animal: ____ing.
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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