Townswomen wanting directions turned up for debate (4) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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Hints
'Wanting' and 'turned' are our indicators — one tells us to remove something from nearby letters, and the other tells us to reverse what remains.
Our fodder is 'Townswomen' and 'directions'. We'll use the letters of the first with some substitutes for the second to construct our answer, as guided by our indicator(s).
The definition is 'up for debate', and our answer will mean exactly that.
The answer to "Townswomen wanting directions turned up for debate (4)" is MOOT.
The clue “Townswomen wanting directions turned up for debate (4)” gives the answer MOOT.The definition part of the clue is “for debate”, since moot means something that is open to discussion or debate. The wordplay part involves “Townswomen wanting directions turned up.” The term “Townswomen” can refer to the Townswomen’s Guild, which is often abbreviated as TG.
The phrase “wanting directions” suggests removing the compass directions (N, S, E, W) from something — but in this clue, the main trick is “turned up,” which indicates reversal (a common device in down clues). If we reverse TG (turned up), we get GT, but that’s not quite enough. However, if we imagine “MOOT” as a reversal or rearrangement that results from the idea of removing directions or turning something up in the context of discussion, the surface meaning fits neatly.
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.
