Cat's head, fish's tail, pig's torso and mare blended!? (7) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Cat's head, fish's tail, pig's torso and mare blended!? (7) ” 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
'Head', 'tail', and 'torso' and 'blended' are our indicators - woah! Three are selection indicators, telling us which letters to select from neighbouring fodder, and the other is an anagram indicator.
Our fodder is 'Cat', 'fish', 'pig', and 'mare'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) as directed by our indicator(s).
This is an &lit clue, which means that the whole clue is the wordplay and the whole clue is the definition. So, our answer will somehow mean a blend of many animals. There is such a word, and you can find it by piecing together the wordplay!
The answer to "Cat's head, fish's tail, pig's torso and mare blended!? (7)" is CHIMERA.
The answer to the clue "Cat's head, fish's tail, pig's torso and mare blended!? (7)" is "CHIMERA. A chimera is a mythical creature made up of different animal parts, which matches the surface reading of the clue describing a bizarre mix of cat, fish, pig, and mare. Cryptically, “Cat’s head” gives C, “fish’s tail” gives H, “pig’s torso” gives IM (middle letters of “pIg”), and “mare blended” is an anagram indicator applied to “MARE,” producing ERA. When pieced together — C + H + IM + ERA — we get CHIMERA, perfectly fitting the definition of a blended creature.
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.
