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Drops in between Tue-Thu on the way back? (3) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to Drops in between Tue-Thu on the way back? (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
This clue's indicator is 'on the way back' and it's a reversal indicator. We'll need to take our fodder (or what it represents) and reverse it to find our answer.
This clue's fodder is 'in between Tue-Thu'. We'll need to find a substitute for this idea - an alternative representation of it - and use it to find our answer, as guided by the clues indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'Drops', and our answer will be an example of 'Drops'.
The answer to Drops in between Tue-Thu on the way back? (3) is DEW.
The cryptic crossword clue "Drops in between Tue-Thu on the way back? (3)" leads to the answer DEW. The definition is "Drops," which refers to drops of water, like dew.
The wordplay involves taking the middle letters of "Tue" and "Thu," which are "U" and "E," and reversing them, as indicated by the phrase "on the way back."
Reversing "U" and "E" gives "EW." Adding the letter "D" at the beginning forms the word DEW, which matches the definition of "drops." Hence, the answer is DEW.
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.
