"Ludicrous!" I interjected. "Ludicrous, ludicrous!" (10) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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Hints
This clue's indicators are 'interjected' and 'Ludicrous'. One of these is a containing indicator suggesting that some fodder will go inside some other (containing) fodder. The other is an anagram indicator flagging that a neighbouring word will need reordering.
This clue's fodder is 'I' and 'ludicrous'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by our indicator(s).
Unsurprisingly, our definition here is... 'Ludicrous'! Our answer will be another word for 'ludicrous'.
The answer to "Ludicrous!" I interjected. "Ludicrous, ludicrous!" (10) is RIDICULOUS.
The clue "Ludicrous!" I interjected. "Ludicrous, ludicrous!" (10) is solved by RIDICULOUS, which itself means ludicrous. The key to the wordplay is the phrase “I interjected,” which signals that the letter I must be inserted into another word.
If you take the almost-correct form “ridculous,” which is “ridiculous” without the I, and then interject the missing I back into it, you produce the proper spelling RIDICULOUS.
The clue plays humorously on shouting “ludicrous!” while also describing the action needed—adding an I—to arrive at the answer, which again means ludicrous.
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.
