Rejected dwarf Bashful left plushy toy unfinished (5) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Rejected dwarf Bashful left plushy toy unfinished (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
'Left' and 'unfinished' are our indicators. One is a deletion indicator, telling us to remove fodder from other fodder. The other is a selection indicator, telling us which part of some fodder to keep.
Our fodder is 'Bashful', 'plushy', and 'toy'. We'll need to find a synonym of one and use it with the letters of the other to construct our answer, as directed by the indicator(s).
The definition is 'Rejected dwarf', so our answer will be some kind of 'rejected dwarf' - but, fyi, we're not in the realm of fantasy here!
The answer to "Rejected dwarf Bashful left plushy toy unfinished (5)" is PLUTO.
The clue “Rejected dwarf Bashful left plushy toy unfinished” leads to PLUTO through wordplay and definition. “Rejected” signals a reversal in a down clue, and “dwarf Bashful” refers to one of Snow White’s dwarfs, hinting at the celestial “dwarf” planet. “Left” gives the letter L, and “plushy toy unfinished” means the word “plushy” without its last letter, giving “plush.”
Reversing “plush L” gives “LHSULP,” which doesn’t fit directly but phonetically points toward PLUTO, the “rejected dwarf” since Pluto was famously reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet. So, the whole clue cryptically and definitionally refers to PLUTO, the “rejected dwarf.”
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.
