Definition
Our definition here is 'Good excuse to miss work', and our answer will be just that.
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FIFA World Cup semifinals? Good excuse to miss work!Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #152 answer for Saturday, July 18, 2026 is FLU. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #152Saturday, July 18, 2026
Puzzle Number
#152
Puzzle Date
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Average Par
2
FIFA World Cup semifinals? Good excuse to miss work! Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: FIFA World Cup semifinals? Good excuse to miss work!
Answer length: 3
Answer: FLU
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “FIFA World Cup semifinals? Good excuse to miss work!” resolves to FLU. 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 indicator is 'semifinals?' and it's a selection indicator naming the positions of important letters in neighbouring fodder. If 'finals' refers to the final letters of multiple words, what might 'semifinals' refer to?
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'FIFA World Cup'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“FIFA World Cup semifinals? Good excuse to miss work!”
Answer length: 3
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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