Private investigator losing 50 from roulette spin (9) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Private investigator losing 50 from roulette spin (9)” 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 fodder is 'Private investigator', '50' and 'roulette'. We'll need to find short substitutes for two of these and use them with the letters of the third to construct our answer, as guided by our indicator(s).
This clue's indicator is 'losing... from' - a deletion indicator. We'll need to lose some fodder from some other fodder to construct our answer.
Our definition here is 'spin', which is tricky because 'spin' seems like such an obvious reversal indicator! Not in this clue! Our answer will be another word for 'spin'.
The answer to "Private investigator losing 50 from roulette spin (9)" is PIROUETTE.
A pirouette is a graceful spinning movement, especially in ballet, where a dancer turns around on one foot. The clue cleverly hides the wordplay through a combination of abbreviation (PI for private investigator), Roman numeral manipulation, and a definition at the end.
It’s a fine example of a cryptic clue that balances logic, wordplay, and elegance in both structure and solution.
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.
