Definition
Our definition here is 'Ew', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #136 answer for Thursday, July 2, 2026 is ICK. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#136
Puzzle Date
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: In public? Kissing? Ew!
Answer length: 3
Answer: ICK
The clue “In public? Kissing? Ew!” resolves to ICK. 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 'Ew', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicator is 'In', and it's a hidden word indicator. Our answer will be hiding, in order, 'in' some neighbouring fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'public? Kissing'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“In public? Kissing? Ew!”
Answer length: 3
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