Definition
Our definition here is 'splatter it over dogs?', and note the question mark indicating a little stretch here. This is a descriptive definition, and our answer will be something that is splattered over (a kind of) dogs.
The Minute Cryptic #27 answer for Saturday, March 14, 2026 is MUSTARD. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#27
Puzzle Date
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Rats rolling in mud splatter it over dogs?
Answer length: 7
Answer: MUSTARD
The clue “Rats rolling in mud splatter it over dogs?” resolves to MUSTARD. 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 'splatter it over dogs?', and note the question mark indicating a little stretch here. This is a descriptive definition, and our answer will be something that is splattered over (a kind of) dogs.
This clue's indicators are 'rolling' and 'in'. One of these is a reversal indicator guiding us to turn a word over. The other is a containing letter - we'll need to put some fodder inside some other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'Rats' and 'mud'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Rats rolling in mud splatter it over dogs?”
Answer length: 7
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