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Run-down backpacker loses backpack (5) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to Unlocking kindness, insight and humility, starts with reflection!? (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.
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This clue's indicators are 'back', 'loses' and 'back', and in this clue, 'back' is used in two different ways - it's a fairly versatile indicator! Our indicators comprise selection, deletion, and reversal techniques. We'll need to select one or more letters from some neighbouring fodder, delete some fodder from other fodder, and reverse what remains.
This clue's fodder is 'packer' and 'pack'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by our indicators.
Our definition here is 'Run-down', and our answer will be another word for that.
The answer to Run-down backpacker loses backpack (5) is RECAP.
A "run-down backpacker" refers to someone who is exhausted, often from long travel or strenuous activities, and "loses their backpack" implies that they have misplaced or had their belongings stolen.
The phrase likely depicts a scenario where the backpacker, overwhelmed by fatigue or a series of unfortunate events, loses an essential item that holds their possessions, such as clothes, money, documents, or personal effects.
This loss could lead to a sense of vulnerability, confusion, or even despair, particularly in a foreign place where they may not be familiar with the surroundings or language.
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.
