20/20 vision eye patch (3) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “20/20 vision eye patch (3)” in today’s Minute Cryptic Crossword? Look no further! We’ve provided the solution to help you finish the puzzle and make the most of your crossword-solving experience.
Hints
'patch' is a hidden-word indicator — it tells us to find our answer by focusing on a patch (or a segment) of some neighbouring words.
Our fodder is 'vision eye' — we’ll use these letters to reach our answer, as directed by the indicator(s).
The definition is '20/20' - an expression that directly represents our answer.
The answer to "20/20 vision eye patch (3)" is ONE.
In this cryptic clue 20/20 reads as the fraction 20 divided by 20, which equals 1, and the enumeration (3) points to the three-letter spelled-out form ONE. The surface phrase “vision eye patch” is just misdirection; the wordplay is the simple arithmetic 20/20 → 1 → ONE.
Minute Cryptic
A Minute Cryptic is a type of crossword puzzle that focuses on very short, often tricky clues that require quick and sharp thinking. These puzzles typically feature concise clues that challenge solvers to think outside the box and consider alternative meanings, wordplay, or indirect references.
Unlike traditional cryptic clues, which may have more detailed explanations, Minute Cryptics are designed to be solved in a very short amount of time, often making them ideal for quick bursts of mental exercise. They tend to require both a good understanding of wordplay and a high level of familiarity with common crossword conventions, but their brevity makes them a fun and engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
