Supply at party is unusually billed? (8) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Supply at party is unusually billed? (8) ” 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
'Party' is an anagram indicator. It's a word that often conveys liveliness and looseness, and here it suggests some neighbouring letters party and move around.
Our fodder is 'Supply at' — we'll be using these letters as directed by the indicator.
The definition is 'is unusually billed?' — a playful definition that requires some flexible thinking!
The answer to "Supply at party is unusually billed? (8)" is PLATYPUS.
The answer to the clue "Supply at party is unusually billed? (8)" is "PLATYPUS. PLATYPUS refers to the definition “billed?” a platypus is a duck-billed mammal, so the question mark flags a playful/cryptic definition.
The wordplay is an anagram: “Supply at” (the two words together give the letters S U P P L Y A T) with “unusually” as the anagram indicator. Rearranging SUPPLYAT produces PLATYPUS, which matches the enumeration (8).
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.
