Definition
Our definition here is 'Hitting easy targets', and our answer will be a word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #141 answer for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 is BULLYING. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#141
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Hitting easy targets by purchasing over 2K followers?
Answer length: 8
Answer: BULLYING
The clue “Hitting easy targets by purchasing over 2K followers?” resolves to BULLYING. 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 'Hitting easy targets', and our answer will be a word for that.
This clue's indicator is 'over' and it's a containing indicator - we'll take what precedes it and put it over or around what follows.
This clue's fodder is 'purchasing' and '2K followers?', and we'll need to find substitutes for both of these. The substitute for 'purchasing' is a straightforward synonym, but we'll need to think outside the box to get the letters that substitute in for '2K followers?'.
“Hitting easy targets by purchasing over 2K followers?”
Answer length: 8
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