Ghostbusting duo to start uncontrollably blasting weapon (7) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to Ghostbusting duo to start uncontrollably blasting weapon (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
This clue's indicators are 'busting' and 'duo to start'. One of these is an anagram indicator - some neighbouring fodder will be damaged (a common anagram idea) and rearrange. The other is a selection indicator telling us which letter/s to focus on in some adjacent fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'Ghost' and 'uncontrollably'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'blasting weapon', and our answer will be a word for that.
The answer to Ghostbusting duo to start uncontrollably blasting weapon (7) is SHOTGUN.
SHOTGUN is the answer because “blasting weapon” provides the straight definition, while “Ghostbusting duo to start” uses the standard cryptic instruction “to start” = take initials to help form the beginning of the solution.
“Uncontrollably blasting” strengthens the surface reading and reinforces the idea of a loud, forceful, spread-firing weapon making SHOTGUN the best fit.
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.
