Definition
Our definition here is 'Roused', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #109 answer for Thursday, June 4, 2026 is AWOKEN. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#109
Puzzle Date
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Roused by a worker striking - rights won at last!
Answer length: 6
Answer: AWOKEN
The clue “Roused by a worker striking - rights won at last!” resolves to AWOKEN. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
Our definition here is 'Roused', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'striking' and 'at last'. One of these is a selection indicator, naming the position of one or more important letters in some neighbouring fodder. The other is a deletion indicator - we'll need to eliminate some fodder from other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'a', 'worker', 'rights', and 'won'. We'll need to find a short substitute for one of these and use it with the letters of the others to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Roused by a worker striking - rights won at last!”
Answer length: 6
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