Definition
Our definition here is 'Sinking Capital' and our answer will be a word for that.
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Weathered tin sign adorning the outskirts of Venice: “Sinking Capital”Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #143 answer for Thursday, July 9, 2026 is INVESTING. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #143Thursday, July 9, 2026
Puzzle Number
#143
Puzzle Date
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Average Par
3
Weathered tin sign adorning the outskirts of Venice: “Sinking Capital” Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Weathered tin sign adorning the outskirts of Venice: “Sinking Capital”
Answer length: 9
Answer: INVESTING
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Weathered tin sign adorning the outskirts of Venice: “Sinking Capital”” resolves to INVESTING. 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 'Weathered', 'adorning', and 'the outskirts of'. One of these is a selection indicator naming the positions of important letters in neighbouring fodder. Another is an anagram indicator - some nearby fodder will degrade, its structure will collapse and its letters will rearrange. And a third is a containing indicator telling us to put some fodder around the outside of other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'tin sign' and 'Venice'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Weathered tin sign adorning the outskirts of Venice: “Sinking Capital””
Answer length: 9
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