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This clique lacks a measure of intelligenceMinute Cryptic Answer

The Minute Cryptic #157 answer for Thursday, July 23, 2026 is CLUE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.

Puzzle #157Thursday, July 23, 2026

Puzzle Number

#157

Puzzle Date

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Average Par

2

This clique lacks a measure of intelligence Minute Cryptic Answer

Clue: This clique lacks a measure of intelligence

Answer length: 4

Answer: CLUE

How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue

The clue “This clique lacks a measure of intelligence” resolves to CLUE. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.

Definition

Our definition here is 'This', and our answer is self-referential. What could describe 'this'?

Indicator

This clue's indicator is 'lacks' and it's a deletion indicator guiding us to remove some fodder from other fodder.

Fodder

This clue's fodder is 'clique' and 'a measure of intelligence'. We'll use a substitute of one with the letters of the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).

Today's Clue

This clique lacks a measure of intelligence

Answer length: 4

Progressive Hints

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Final Answer

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