PR pro .rD? (4, 6) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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Hints
The wordplay is a rebus – a 'say what you see' technique – where the effect of wordplay is present in the clue, and the answer functions as the wordplay instructions! Here, one of the words in our answer will explain why '.rD' looks a bit backwards.
Hopefully you read wordplay hint 1 first! To be a little less cryptic in this hint, '.rD' looks like a contracted abbreviation of a common word (just with a slight twist). One of the words in our answer will be a substitute for that abbreviation.
The definition is 'PR pro' - our answer will be another name for someone who fits this description.
The answer to "PR pro .rD? (4, 6)" is SPIN DOCTOR.
The definition is “PR pro”, which points to someone whose job is to put a favourable “spin” on events — a SPIN DOCTOR (4,6). The clue’s wordplay is a straightforward charade/double-image: “spin” (what a PR person does — to twist or present information favourably) + “doctor” (one who alters or tampers with something). Put together they form the phrase spin doctor, matching both the literal meaning and the cryptic construction.
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.
