Definition
Our definition here is 'Managed', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Managed to return dog to shelter… never played withMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #100 answer for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 is GOVERNED. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #100Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Puzzle Number
#100
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Average Par
3
Managed to return dog to shelter… never played with Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Managed to return dog to shelter… never played with
Answer length: 8
Answer: GOVERNED
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Managed to return dog to shelter… never played with” resolves to GOVERNED. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
Indicator
This clue's indicators are 'to return', 'to shelter', and 'played with'. One of these is an anagram indicator - we'll need to manipulate some letters by rearranging them. Another is a containing indicator guiding us to house some letters inside others. And a third is a reversal indicator - turn some neighbouring letters around the other way.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'dog' and 'never'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Managed to return dog to shelter… never played with”
Answer length: 8
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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