Black sheep beginning to moo if it's confused (6) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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Hints
This clue's indicators are 'beginning to' and 'confused'. One's a selector telling us which letter(s) to select from some fodder, and the other is an anagram indicator instructing us to rearrange the letters of some neighbouring fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'moo if it's'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by our indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'Black sheep', and our answer will be another word for that.
The answer to Black sheep beginning to moo if it's confused (6) is MISFIT.
The clue “Black sheep beginning to moo if it's confused” breaks down as follows: “confused” is the anagram indicator, suggesting that something is to be rearranged. The letters to be rearranged are “M” (the “beginning to moo”) and “IF ITS.” When these are mixed up (“confused”), they form “MISFIT.” The definition part of the clue is “Black sheep,” which refers to someone who doesn’t fit in a “misfit.” Thus, the answer is MISFIT.
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.
