Definition
Our definition here is 'craft with a variety of mortars', and our answer will be a kind of craft that uses a variety of mortars.
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Romans blasted stern of enemy craft with a variety of mortarsMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #118 answer for Sunday, June 14, 2026 is MASONRY. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #118Sunday, June 14, 2026
Puzzle Number
#118
Puzzle Date
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Average Par
3
Romans blasted stern of enemy craft with a variety of mortars Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Romans blasted stern of enemy craft with a variety of mortars
Answer length: 7
Answer: MASONRY
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Romans blasted stern of enemy craft with a variety of mortars” resolves to MASONRY. 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 'blasted' and 'stern of'. One of these is a selection indicator naming the position of an important letter in neighbouring fodder. The other is an anagram indicator - some neighbouring fodder has been destroyed and its letters have rearranged in the process.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Romans' and 'enemy'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Romans blasted stern of enemy craft with a variety of mortars”
Answer length: 7
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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