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Bluebeard selecting squares for patchMinute Cryptic Answer

The Minute Cryptic #16 answer for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 is BED. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.

Puzzle #16Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Puzzle Number

#16

Puzzle Date

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Average Par

2

Bluebeard selecting squares for patch Minute Cryptic Answer

Clue: Bluebeard selecting squares for patch

Answer length: 3

Answer: BED

How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue

The clue “Bluebeard selecting squares for patch” resolves to BED. 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 'patch', and our answer will be another word for a certain kind of patch.

Indicator

This clue's indicator is 'selecting squares', and it's a selection indicator (go figure!). Here, we'll need to select certain letters from neighbouring fodder, somehow identified as 'squares'.

Fodder

This clue's fodder is 'Bluebeard'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).

Today's Clue

Bluebeard selecting squares for patch

Answer length: 3

Progressive Hints

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Final Answer

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