Definition
Our definition here is 'Wedding band', and our answer will be a word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #177 answer for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 is RING. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#177
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Wedding band starts to rap... It's not good!
Answer length: 4
Answer: RING
The clue “Wedding band starts to rap... It's not good!” resolves to RING. 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 'Wedding band', and our answer will be a word for that.
This clue's indicator is 'starts to' and it's a selection indicator naming the positions of important letters in neighbouring fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'rap... It's not good'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Wedding band starts to rap... It's not good!”
Answer length: 4
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