Definition
Our definition here is 'a way to remember the order', and our answer will be a word for that!
The Minute Cryptic #36 answer for Monday, March 23, 2026 is MNEMONIC. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#36
Puzzle Date
Monday, March 23, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Returning a little cappuccino, men mansplain a way to remember the order
Answer length: 8
Answer: MNEMONIC
The clue “Returning a little cappuccino, men mansplain a way to remember the order” resolves to MNEMONIC. 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 'a way to remember the order', and our answer will be a word for that!
This clue's indicators are 'Returning' and 'a little'. 'Returning' is a reversal indicator - we'll need to take some fodder and send it back or turn it around, reversing the order of its letters. And 'a little' is a hidden word indicator guiding us to take some neighbouring fodder but to only take a little of it - a subset of it.
This clue's fodder is 'cappuccino, men mansplain'. We'll use these letters to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Returning a little cappuccino, men mansplain a way to remember the order”
Answer length: 8
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