Definition
Our definition here is 'something to snack on', and our answer will be something one might snack on.
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Ran out of ranch dressing as we went back for something to snack onMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #166 answer for Saturday, August 1, 2026 is CASHEW. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #166Saturday, August 1, 2026
Puzzle Number
#166
Puzzle Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Average Par
2
Ran out of ranch dressing as we went back for something to snack on Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Ran out of ranch dressing as we went back for something to snack on
Answer length: 6
Answer: CASHEW
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Ran out of ranch dressing as we went back for something to snack on” resolves to CASHEW. 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 'out of', 'dressing', and 'went back'. One of these is a containing indicator guiding us to put some fodder around the outside of other fodder. Another is a reversal indicator - we'll need to send some letters around the other way, reversing their order. And a third is a deletion indicator flagging that we should remove some fodder from other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Ran', 'ranch', 'as', and 'we'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Ran out of ranch dressing as we went back for something to snack on”
Answer length: 6
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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