Definition
Our definition here is '“Prick!” - guard', or, stripping away the punctuation, 'prick guard'. Our answer will be something that fits that description.
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“Let him bleed!” - prisoner. “Prick!” - guard.Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #13 answer for Saturday, February 28, 2026 is THIMBLE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #13Saturday, February 28, 2026
Puzzle Number
#13
Puzzle Date
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Average Par
3
“Let him bleed!” - prisoner. “Prick!” - guard. Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: “Let him bleed!” - prisoner. “Prick!” - guard.
Answer length: 7
Answer: THIMBLE
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue ““Let him bleed!” - prisoner. “Prick!” - guard.” resolves to THIMBLE. 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 indicator is 'prisoner', and it's a hidden word indicator. Our answer is a prisoner, captured within neighbouring fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Let him bleed'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
““Let him bleed!” - prisoner. “Prick!” - guard.”
Answer length: 7
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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