Spain's and France's and Italy's earliest hairy humanoid (4) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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'Spain's', 'France's', and 'earliest' are our indicators. 'Spain's' and 'France's' are translation indicators - they tell us to translate a neighbouring word - and 'earliest' is a selection indicator telling us to take the first letter of some fodder.
Our fodder is 'and', 'and', and 'Italy's'. We'll use substitutes for two of these and the letter/s of the third to construct our answer - as guided by our indicators.
The definition is 'hairy humanoid' - we're looking for an answer that matches this.
The answer to "Spain's and France's and Italy's earliest hairy humanoid (4)" is YETI.
The earliest mention of a "hairy humanoid" in Spain, France, and Italy often points to folklore and myths about creatures like the Yeti, a legendary figure originating in the Himalayas. While the Yeti itself is predominantly associated with the mountainous regions of Asia, similar creatures appear in the myths of various European countries.
In Spain, the "Ojáncanu" is a hairy, humanoid creature from Cantabrian folklore; in France, the "Gros-Bill" or "Loup-Garou" shares some characteristics with these tales; and in Italy, stories of wild men or "Uomini Selvaggi" can be found.
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.
