Definition
Our definition here is 'Hit', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Hit between the eyes, vocal with umpireMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #114 answer for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 is THUMP. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #114Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Puzzle Number
#114
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Average Par
2
Hit between the eyes, vocal with umpire Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Hit between the eyes, vocal with umpire
Answer length: 5
Answer: THUMP
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Hit between the eyes, vocal with umpire” resolves to THUMP. 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 'between the' and 'vocal'. 'vocal' is a homophone indicator, guiding us to take a vocal version of a neighbouring word - say the word aloud and find its soundalike. And 'between the' is a hidden word indicator. Once we've solved what 'vocal' is doing, we'll look in between what it references to find our answer hiding.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'eyes', and 'with umpire'. We'll use the letters of one with a specified substitute for the other to find our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Hit between the eyes, vocal with umpire”
Answer length: 5
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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