Definition
Our definition here is 'Magnificent', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #147 answer for Monday, July 13, 2026 is GRANDIOSE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#147
Puzzle Date
Monday, July 13, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Magnificent ring found in ruins of Isengard
Answer length: 9
Answer: GRANDIOSE
The clue “Magnificent ring found in ruins of Isengard” resolves to GRANDIOSE. 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 'Magnificent', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'found in' and 'ruins of'. One is an anagram indicator flagging that some neighbouring letters will be in a state of disorder, rearranging. The other is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'ring' and 'Isengard'. We'll need to find a short substitute for one of these and use it with the letters of the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Magnificent ring found in ruins of Isengard”
Answer length: 9
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