Definition
Our definition here is 'like a bad loser?', and our answer will be a classic description for a bad loser.
The Minute Cryptic #37 answer for Tuesday, March 24, 2026 is SORE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
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#37
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Bad loser taking loss like a bad loser?
Answer length: 4
Answer: SORE
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.
Our definition here is 'like a bad loser?', and our answer will be a classic description for a bad loser.
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.
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 ___".
“Bad loser taking loss like a bad loser?”
Answer length: 4
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