Definition
Our definition here is 'branch and leaves area?', and our answer will be a word that this describes.
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Newest member of staff knocks over store branch and leaves area?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #183 answer for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is FOREST. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #183Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Puzzle Number
#183
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Average Par
2
Newest member of staff knocks over store branch and leaves area? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Newest member of staff knocks over store branch and leaves area?
Answer length: 6
Answer: FOREST
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Newest member of staff knocks over store branch and leaves area?” resolves to FOREST. 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 'Newest member of' and 'knocks over'. One of these is a selection indicator naming the position of an important letter in neighbouring fodder. The other is an anagram indicator suggesting that an adjacent word is toppled and destroyed, with its component parts falling in a new order.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'staff' and 'store'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Newest member of staff knocks over store branch and leaves area?”
Answer length: 6
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Final Answer
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