Definition
Our definition here is 'patch', and our answer will be another word for a certain kind of patch.
The Minute Cryptic #16 answer for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 is BED. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#16
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Bluebeard selecting squares for patch
Answer length: 3
Answer: BED
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.
Our definition here is 'patch', and our answer will be another word for a certain kind of patch.
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'.
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).
“Bluebeard selecting squares for patch”
Answer length: 3
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