Definition
Our definition here is 'Overly bright', and our answer will be a word for that.
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Overly bright veils spurned by glum brideMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #135 answer for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 is LURID. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #135Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Puzzle Number
#135
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Average Par
2
Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride
Answer length: 5
Answer: LURID
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride” resolves to LURID. 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 'veils', and 'spurned by'. One is a selection indicator naming the positions of key letters in some nearby fodder. The other is a deletion indicator - we'll need to remove something from some fodder. Pair these techniques together and apply them to some fodder to reach our answer!
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'glum bride'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride”
Answer length: 5
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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