Definition
Our definition here is 'My bad', and our answer will be a word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #120 answer for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 is OOPS. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
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#120
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: My bad mood exposed by follow-up remark
Answer length: 4
Answer: OOPS
The clue “My bad mood exposed by follow-up remark” resolves to OOPS. 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 'My bad', and our answer will be a word for that.
This clue's indicator is 'exposed'. And it's a selection+deletion indicator guiding us to remove certain letters from neighbouring fodder by their position, and keep the rest - we're going to expose or uncover something. 'by' in this clue simply suggests 'next to' - the result of some wordplay will be positioned 'by' or beside something else.
This clue's fodder is 'mood' and 'follow-up remark'. We'll need to use the letters of one of these with a short substitute for the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“My bad mood exposed by follow-up remark”
Answer length: 4
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