Temperamental electric air conditioning unit starts malfunctioning under 90 degrees (5) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Temperamental electric air conditioning unit starts malfunctioning under 90 degrees (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
'Starts' and 'malfunctioning' are our indicators — the first tells us to take the starting letters of a neighbouring phrase, and the second is a classic anagram signal telling us to jumble those letters.
Our fodder is 'Temperamental electric air conditioning unit' — we'll use these letters (or some of them) as directed by the indicators to reach the answer.
The definition is 'under 90 degrees' — we're after a term that describes just that.
Temperamental electric air conditioning unit starts malfunctioning under 90 degrees (5)" is ACUTE.
Temperamental electric air conditioning unit starts malfunctioning under 90 degrees (5)" is "ACUTE. Starts malfunctioning under 90 degrees" means we take the "starts" (first letters) of "Malfunctioning Under" (M and U), and 90 degrees is often used to represent a right angle or "UTE" (as in acute angle, which is less than 90 degrees)
In this context, "acute" means sharp or intense, which ties back to "temperamental." An "acute" angle is also a geometric term for an angle less than 90 degrees.
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.
