So... Paul's loosely related to his wife? (7) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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This clue's indicator is 'loosely' - an anagram indicator. Rather than some neighbouring letters being tightly fixed in their order, they are loosely ordered, and free to move around. Find those neighbouring letters and anagram them to construct our answer!
This clue's fodder is 'So... Paul's'. We'll need to use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'related to his wife?', and our answer will be a word for that which is related to a marriage partner (in Paul's case, his wife). The question mark is added here because it improves the surface reading, but also because it suggests we might need to stretch the definition (beyond just Paul's wife).
The answer to "So... Paul's loosely related to his wife? (7)" is SPOUSAL.
The phrase “loosely” indicates an anagram, and “So Paul’s” provides the letters to be rearranged. When we rearrange the letters of SO PAULS, we get SPOUSAL.
The definition part of the clue is “related to his wife,” which fits perfectly with the meaning of spousal something relating to a spouse or marriage. So, the clue combines a straightforward definition with an anagram wordplay, signaled by “loosely.”
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.
