Definition
Our definition here is 'rocks', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #132 answer for Sunday, June 28, 2026 is SWAYS. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#132
Puzzle Date
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks
Answer length: 5
Answer: SWAYS
The clue “Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks” resolves to SWAYS. 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 'rocks', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicator is 'between', and 'what looks like'. One of these is a homoglyph indicator - we'll need to pay attention to the appearance of some neighbouring fodder and replace it with one or more lookalike letters. The other is a containing indicator guiding us to place some fodder inside other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'Path' and 'a pair of snakes'. We'll need to find substitutes for both of these - one a synonym, the other something else.
“Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks”
Answer length: 5
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