Root canal ache really starts with decay (6) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Root canal ache really starts with decay (6)” 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 indicator is 'starts' - a selection indicator guiding us to select multiple starting letters from neighbouring fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'canal ache really' and 'decay'. We'll need to use a short synonym for one of these, along with letters from the other to construct our answer, as guided by our indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'Root', and our answer will be another word for 'root', or a kind of 'root'.
The answer to Root canal ache really starts with decay (6) is CARROT.
The answer CARROT fits the clue “Root canal ache really starts with decay (6)” through a combination of definition and wordplay.
The definition is “Root,” since a carrot is literally a root vegetable.
The wordplay part uses the instruction “starts” to take the first letters of the following words: C from “canal,” A from “ache,” and R from “really,” forming “CAR.” Then “decay” gives the synonym ROT.
When you join them together — CAR + ROT — you get CARROT, a six-letter word that perfectly matches both the clue’s wordplay and definition.
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.
