Definition
Our definition here is 'Start', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Start midday meal around middayMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #148 answer for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 is LAUNCH. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #148Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Puzzle Number
#148
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Average Par
2
Start midday meal around midday Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Start midday meal around midday
Answer length: 6
Answer: LAUNCH
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Start midday meal around midday” resolves to LAUNCH. 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 'around' and 'mid'. One is a selection indicator naming the position of an important letter in nearby fodder. The other is a containing indicator - some fodder will go around the outside of some other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'midday meal' and 'day'. We'll need to find a common 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).
Today's Clue
“Start midday meal around midday”
Answer length: 6
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Final Answer
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