Definition
Our definition here is 'castle grounds?', and the question mark is prompting us to think a little outside the box on this one. Our answer will be grounds in which castles are commonly found.
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Retraced DNA obtained by saliva to castle grounds?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #113 answer for Monday, June 8, 2026 is SANDPIT. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #113Monday, June 8, 2026
Puzzle Number
#113
Puzzle Date
Monday, June 8, 2026
Average Par
3
Retraced DNA obtained by saliva to castle grounds? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Retraced DNA obtained by saliva to castle grounds?
Answer length: 7
Answer: SANDPIT
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Retraced DNA obtained by saliva to castle grounds?” resolves to SANDPIT. 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 'Retraced' and 'obtained by'. One is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside other fodder. And the other is a reversal indicator guiding us to make some words go back over themselves, reversing their order.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'DNA' and 'saliva'. We'll need to find a synonym 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).
Today's Clue
“Retraced DNA obtained by saliva to castle grounds?”
Answer length: 7
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Final Answer
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