Definition
Our definition here is 'it's common in the bedroom', and our answer will be something that fits that description.
The Minute Cryptic #174 answer for Sunday, August 9, 2026 is DUVET. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#174
Puzzle Date
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Couple's performance includes dose of Viagra - it's common in the bedroom
Answer length: 5
Answer: DUVET
The clue “Couple's performance includes dose of Viagra - it's common in the bedroom” resolves to DUVET. 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 'it's common in the bedroom', and our answer will be something that fits that description.
This clue's indicators are 'includes' and 'dose of'. One of these is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside other fodder. The other is a (quite vague) selection indicator guiding us to take just a bit of a neighbouring word.
This clue's fodder is 'Couple's performance' and 'Viagra'. We'll need to find a substitute for one of these and use it with one or more letters from the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Couple's performance includes dose of Viagra - it's common in the bedroom”
Answer length: 5
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