Definition
Our definition here is 'After golf', and our answer will be something found after golf. FYI, this is a pretty tricky definition, especially if you're somewhat new to cryptics.
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After golf, he picked up ball and tee, then left?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #156 answer for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 is HOTEL. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #156Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Puzzle Number
#156
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Average Par
2
After golf, he picked up ball and tee, then left? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: After golf, he picked up ball and tee, then left?
Answer length: 5
Answer: HOTEL
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “After golf, he picked up ball and tee, then left?” resolves to HOTEL. 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 'picked up' and 'then'. 'picked up' is a containing indicator - some fodder will pick up and contain other fodder. And 'then' is a simple reference to position - what comes before it is followed by what comes after: this then that.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'he', 'ball', 'tee', and 'left'. We'll need to find common cryptic substitutes for three of these and use them with the letters of the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“After golf, he picked up ball and tee, then left?”
Answer length: 5
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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