Definition
Our definition here is 'touch-and-go situation?', and the question mark flags that we'll need to think about this laterally. Our answer will be a touch-and-go situation of sorts.
The Minute Cryptic #175 answer for Monday, August 10, 2026 is TAG. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#175
Puzzle Date
Monday, August 10, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Pentagon covers up touch-and-go situation?
Answer length: 3
Answer: TAG
The clue “Pentagon covers up touch-and-go situation?” resolves to TAG. 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 'touch-and-go situation?', and the question mark flags that we'll need to think about this laterally. Our answer will be a touch-and-go situation of sorts.
This clue's indicator is 'covers up' and it's a hidden word indicator. Some fodder covers up our answer, hiding it inside.
This clue's fodder is 'Pentagon'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Pentagon covers up touch-and-go situation?”
Answer length: 3
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