Definition
Our definition here is 'Caretaker', and our answer will be another word for that. Note: on the surface 'Caretaker' is a noun, but as a definition it's something else!
The Minute Cryptic #24 answer for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 is ACTING. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#24
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Caretaker watching ‘Scrubs’ with nurses starts to take inspiration
Answer length: 6
Answer: ACTING
The clue “Caretaker watching ‘Scrubs’ with nurses starts to take inspiration” resolves to ACTING. 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 'Caretaker', and our answer will be another word for that. Note: on the surface 'Caretaker' is a noun, but as a definition it's something else!
This clue's indicators are 'Scrubs', 'nurses', and 'starts to'. One of these is a deletion indicator guiding us to delete some fodder from other fodder. Another is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside some other fodder. And a third is a selection indicator pointing us to focus on some specific letters in neighbouring fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'watching', 'with', and 'take inspiration'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Caretaker watching ‘Scrubs’ with nurses starts to take inspiration”
Answer length: 6
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