Definition
Our definition here is 'Child flies', and our answer will be a word for that.
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Child flies military aircraft, gaining ground on the slower pilotsMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #189 answer for Monday, August 24, 2026 is MAGGOTS. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #189Monday, August 24, 2026
Puzzle Number
#189
Puzzle Date
Monday, August 24, 2026
Average Par
3
Child flies military aircraft, gaining ground on the slower pilots Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Child flies military aircraft, gaining ground on the slower pilots
Answer length: 7
Answer: MAGGOTS
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Child flies military aircraft, gaining ground on the slower pilots” resolves to MAGGOTS. 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 indicator is 'pilots' and it's a selection indicator, naming the positions of important letters in neighbouring fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'military aircraft, gaining ground on the slower'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Child flies military aircraft, gaining ground on the slower pilots”
Answer length: 7
Progressive Hints
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