Small salad of lime and, say, cheese (5) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Small salad of lime and, say, cheese (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
'Salad of' is an anagram indicator - I can hear the outrage from here! The word 'salad' can mean an incongruous mixture - perfect for an anagram indicator - and we'll need to rearrange a neighbouring set of letters.
Our fodder is 'Small' and 'lime'. We'll need to find a substitute for one, and use the letters of the other as directed by the indicator(s).
The definition is 'say, cheese', and our answer will be another way of conveying that.
The answer to "Small salad of lime and, say, cheese (5)" is SMILE.
The answer to the clue "Small salad of lime and, say, cheese (5)" is "SMILE. The definition is the playful phrase “say, cheese” (what you do for a photo — you smile).
The wordplay is S (abbreviation for small) + an anagram of LIME signalled by the word salad (a typical anagram indicator), giving S + MILE → SMILE, which matches the (5) enumeration.
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.
