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Out-of-control car leads to something horrible!? (5) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to Out-of-control car leads to something horrible!? (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
This clue's indicators are 'Out-of-control' and 'leads to'. One of these is an anagram indicator, flagging that some neighbouring letters will need to be mixed up. The other is a selection indicator telling us which letters from some nearby fodder we should pay attention to.
This clue's fodder is 'car' and 'something horrible'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
This clue is an &lit, meaning that the whole clue is both the wordplay and the definition. So, our answer will be something horrible that is led to by an out-of-control car. Heads up: while we have previously denoted &lits with the !? punctuation on the end, we will soon be using subtler forms of signifying this, like a single exclamation point:!
The answer to Out-of-control car leads to something horrible!? (5) is CRASH.
The answer "CRASH" to the clue "Out-of-control car leads to something horrible!? (5)" works through both definition and wordplay.
The definition part of the clue, "something horrible," is often associated with an accident or disaster, and a "crash" is a common term for such events.
The wordplay in the clue suggests an "out-of-control car," which typically results in a crash, making it a fitting solution. Additionally, the word "CRASH" fits the required five-letter word length indicated in the clue.
Therefore, the answer neatly ties together the idea of a disastrous event and the specific scenario of a car losing control.
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.
