Tease astrologer, half curiously (5) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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Hints
This clue's indicators are 'half' and 'curiously'. One of these is a selection indicator guiding us to focus on only certain letters from the fodder. The other is an anagram indicator telling us to mix up some fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'astrologer'. We'll need to use these letters (or some of them) to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'Tease', and our answer will be another word for that.
The answer to Tease astrologer, half curiously (5) is ROAST.
The clue “Tease astrologer, half curiously (5)” is solved by ROAST because “tease” is the definition, and “astrologer, half” tells you to take the first half of the word ASTROLOGER, which is ASTRO; “curiously” acts as an anagram indicator, so an anagram of ASTRO gives ROAST, which means “to tease.”
Tease → ROAST (to roast someone is to tease or mock them).
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.
