Definition
Our definition here is 'Highbrow', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #19 answer for Friday, March 6, 2026 is CEREBRAL. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#19
Puzzle Date
Friday, March 6, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Highbrow couple to start breakfast, digging into Froot Loops, perhaps
Answer length: 8
Answer: CEREBRAL
The clue “Highbrow couple to start breakfast, digging into Froot Loops, perhaps” resolves to CEREBRAL. 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 'Highbrow', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'couple to start' and 'digging into'. One of these is a selection indicator guiding us to focus on one or more specific letters in some neighbouring fodder. The other is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside some other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'breakfast' and 'Froot Loops, perhaps'. The word 'perhaps' (much like 'possibly' and 'maybe') points us to look for a higher-level category of which 'Froot Loops' is an example. We'll use that substitute with some of the letters from 'breakfast' to form our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Highbrow couple to start breakfast, digging into Froot Loops, perhaps”
Answer length: 8
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