Dressing naked pair for clip (5) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Dressing naked pair for clip (5)” 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
'Naked' is our deletion indicator — it tells us to strip off the outer letters of some neighbouring fodder.
Our fodder is 'pair for clip' — we’ll use these letters to construct our answer, as directed by the indicator(s).
The definition is 'Dressing', which could be a verb or a noun.
The answer to "Dressing naked pair for clip (5)" is AIOLI.
The clue “Dressing naked pair for clip (5)” works as a cryptic clue. The definition is “Dressing”, which refers to aioli, a garlic mayonnaise often used as a salad dressing or dip. The wordplay comes from “naked pair for clip”: the word “clip” gives AIOLI when you take the “naked” (i.e., remove the outer letters) of the word PAIR (which leaves AI), and then add OLI, which is a “clip” (short form) of the word OLIVE (commonly linked with olive oil, a key ingredient in aioli). Put together, AI + OLI = AIOLI.
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.
