Ancestors of polar, grizzly, panda and teddy counted out loud (9) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Ancestors of polar, grizzly, panda and teddy counted out loud (9)” 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.
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This clue's indicator is 'out loud' and it's a homophone indicator. We'll need to take some neighbouring fodder and say it (or its substitute) out loud and replace that with its soundalike.
This clue's fodder is 'polar, grizzly, panda and teddy counted'. We'll need to substitute this phrase with something that can mean the same thing, and then apply the clue's indicator(s) to arrive at our answer.
Our definition here is 'Ancestors', and our answer will be another word for that.
The answer to Ancestors of polar, grizzly, panda and teddy counted out loud (9) is FOREBEARS.
The answer FOREBEARS means ancestors, which is the definition part of the clue. The rest of the clue “of polar, grizzly, panda and teddy counted out loud” is the wordplay.
Polar, grizzly, panda and teddy are four bears, and when you say “four bears” out loud it sounds like FOREBEARS.
The phrase “counted out loud” is the homophone indicator, telling you that you should think of a spoken phrase (“four bears”) that sounds like the written answer (“forebears”).
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.
