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See outspoken farmers pouring heart out. They live off the land? (9) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “See outspoken farmers pouring heart out. They live off the land? (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 indicators are 'outspoken' and 'pouring heart out'. One is a homophone indicator - we'll need to speak out a neighbouring word (or its synonym) and find a sound-alike word to put in our answer. The other indicator is a deletion nominating a specific letter or set of letters to delete from some nearby fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'See' and 'farmers'. We'll use these words to construct our answer, as guided by our indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'They live off the land?'. Our answer will name a group of people who do just that!
The answer to See outspoken farmers pouring heart out. They live off the land? (9) is SEAFARERS.
“See” gives SEA, and “outspoken farmers” suggests a homophone of “farmers” — that is, FARERS (sounds like “farmers”). Putting them together gives SEAFARERS. The definition “They live off the land?” is a playful reference to sailors, who literally live off land — at sea.
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.
