Definition
Our definition here is 'Big fans of bananas'. A playful definition, to be sure - but our answer is known for being big fans of bananas!
The Minute Cryptic #170 answer for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 is GREAT APES. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#170
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Big fans of bananas eat "boring grapes"
Answer length: 5, 4
Answer: GREAT APES
The clue “Big fans of bananas eat "boring grapes"” resolves to GREAT APES. 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 'Big fans of bananas'. A playful definition, to be sure - but our answer is known for being big fans of bananas!
This clue's indicator is 'boring' and it's a container. Some fodder is boring or drilling into some other fodder, which will go around the outside of it, containing it.
This clue's fodder is 'eat' and 'grapes'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Big fans of bananas eat "boring grapes"”
Answer length: 5, 4
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