Definition
Our definition here is 'liftoff', and our answer will be a word strongly associated with 'liftoff'.
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Spaceman shoos away both parents sneaking aboard at liftoffMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #31 answer for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 is ASCENT. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #31Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Puzzle Number
#31
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Average Par
2
Spaceman shoos away both parents sneaking aboard at liftoff Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Spaceman shoos away both parents sneaking aboard at liftoff
Answer length: 6
Answer: ASCENT
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Spaceman shoos away both parents sneaking aboard at liftoff” resolves to ASCENT. 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 'shoos away' and 'sneaking aboard'. One is a deletion indicator, guiding us to delete some fodder (either letters actually in the clue or their possible substitutes) from other fodder. The other is a containing indicator - we'll need to put some fodder inside some other fodder to reach our answer.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Spaceman', 'both parents', and 'at'. We'll need to use the letters of two of these along with a couple of substitutes for the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Spaceman shoos away both parents sneaking aboard at liftoff”
Answer length: 6
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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