Definition
Our definition here is 'it's a bit of a shock', and our answer will be a word for something that's a shock.
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Nothing in vault where gold should be - it's a bit of a shockMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #168 answer for Monday, August 3, 2026 is VOLT. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #168Monday, August 3, 2026
Puzzle Number
#168
Puzzle Date
Monday, August 3, 2026
Average Par
2
Nothing in vault where gold should be - it's a bit of a shock Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Nothing in vault where gold should be - it's a bit of a shock
Answer length: 4
Answer: VOLT
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Nothing in vault where gold should be - it's a bit of a shock” resolves to VOLT. 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 'in', and 'where... should be'. One of these is an unusual deletion indicator - something expected is absent. The other is a containing indicator guiding us to place some fodder within other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Nothing', 'vault', and 'gold'. We'll need to find common short substitutes for two of these and use them with the letters of the third to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Nothing in vault where gold should be - it's a bit of a shock”
Answer length: 4
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Final Answer
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