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Time's up, drunk driver (7) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to Time's up, drunk driver (7) 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
This clue's indicator is 'drunk' and it's an anagram indicator. Some neighbouring fodder will be drunk, inebriated, and sloppy, and its letters will rearrange to form our answer.
This clue's fodder is 'Time's up'. We'll use these letters to form our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'driver', and our answer will be another word for that.
The answer to Time's up, drunk driver (7) is IMPETUS.
In cryptic crossword clues, there are typically two parts: a definition and a wordplay. In this case, "drunk" suggests an anagram, as the word "drunk" often indicates that the letters of a word should be scrambled.
The word "driver" here is the fodder, meaning we need to rearrange the letters of "driver" to form a new word.
If you scramble the letters of "driver," you get "IMPETUS," which is a word that can mean "momentum" or "force" a figurative kind of "driver" or impetus behind an action.
Additionally, the phrase "Time's up" could be seen as a subtle indicator that time is running out, which also relates to the concept of momentum or force again linking to the definition of "IMPETUS."
Hence, the answer is "IMPETUS."
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.
