Definition
Our definition here is 'like a bad loser?', and our answer will be a classic description for a bad loser.
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Bad loser taking loss like a bad loser?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #37 answer for Tuesday, March 24, 2026 is SORE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #37Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Puzzle Number
#37
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Average Par
2
Bad loser taking loss like a bad loser? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Bad loser taking loss like a bad loser?
Answer length: 4
Answer: SORE
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Bad loser taking loss like a bad loser?” resolves to SORE. 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 'Bad' and 'taking'. 'Bad' is an anagram indicator - a neighbouring word will go bad or off and its letters will be disordered. 'taking' could be a containing indicator (some fodder is taking some letters within itself), but here it's a deletion indicator - we are taking something from some fodder, deleting it.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'loser' and 'loss'. We'll use the letters of loser along with a single-letter substitute for 'loss' to reach our answer. Hint: when you suffer a loss, you "take the ___".
Today's Clue
“Bad loser taking loss like a bad loser?”
Answer length: 4
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Final Answer
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