Definition
Our definition here is 'Ancient', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Ancient vampire scurrying before first lightMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #155 answer for Tuesday, July 21, 2026 is PRIMEVAL. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #155Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Puzzle Number
#155
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Average Par
3
Ancient vampire scurrying before first light Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Ancient vampire scurrying before first light
Answer length: 8
Answer: PRIMEVAL
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Ancient vampire scurrying before first light” resolves to PRIMEVAL. 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 'scurrying', 'before', and 'first'. One of these is a selection indicator naming the position of an important letter in neighbouring fodder. Another is an anagram indicator - the letters of some adjacent fodder will move and reorder. And 'before' is a simple positioning indicator maintaining the order of the clue's elements while contributing to a smooth surface.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'vampire' and 'light'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Ancient vampire scurrying before first light”
Answer length: 8
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Final Answer
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