Definition
Our definition here is 'a pair of fives?', and the question mark flags that we need to think a little outside the box on this one. In a manner of speaking, our answer will represent a pair of fives.
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5❤️ 5♦️ 2❤️ 6♠️ — a pair of fives?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #161 answer for Monday, July 27, 2026 is TOES. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #161Monday, July 27, 2026
Puzzle Number
#161
Puzzle Date
Monday, July 27, 2026
Average Par
2
5❤️ 5♦️ 2❤️ 6♠️ — a pair of fives? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: 5❤️ 5♦️ 2❤️ 6♠️ — a pair of fives?
Answer length: 4
Answer: TOES
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “5❤️ 5♦️ 2❤️ 6♠️ — a pair of fives?” resolves to TOES. 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 '5', '5', '2', and '6', and they're all selection indicators naming the positions of important letters in neighbouring fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is '❤️', '♦️', '❤️', '♠️'. We'll use these symbols and the words they represent to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“5❤️ 5♦️ 2❤️ 6♠️ — a pair of fives?”
Answer length: 4
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Final Answer
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