Definition
Our definition here is 'audition', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Otto (your second cousin twice removed) crushed auditionMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #17 answer for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 is TRYOUT. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #17Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Puzzle Number
#17
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Average Par
2
Otto (your second cousin twice removed) crushed audition Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Otto (your second cousin twice removed) crushed audition
Answer length: 6
Answer: TRYOUT
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Otto (your second cousin twice removed) crushed audition” resolves to TRYOUT. 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 'second', 'twice removed', and 'crushed'. One of these is a selection indicator telling us which letter/s to focus on in some neighbouring fodder. Another is a deletion indicator guiding us to delete some fodder from other fodder. And a third is an anagram indicator - we'll need to mix up some letters into our answer.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Otto your', and 'cousin'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Otto (your second cousin twice removed) crushed audition”
Answer length: 6
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Final Answer
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