Definition
Our definition here is 'Baby shower', and this is an example of an agent noun - nouns that identify the 'doer' of a verb. Cryptic writers use agent nouns in tricky ways; here, we're looking for something that SHOWS a baby - a baby shower!
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Baby shower starts by unwrapping mother’s presentsMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #38 answer for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 is BUMP. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #38Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Puzzle Number
#38
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Average Par
2
Baby shower starts by unwrapping mother’s presents Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Baby shower starts by unwrapping mother’s presents
Answer length: 4
Answer: BUMP
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Baby shower starts by unwrapping mother’s presents” resolves to BUMP. 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 indicator is 'starts' and it's a selection indicator, guiding us to focus on the letters occupying specific positions in some neighbouring fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'by unwrapping mother’s presents'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Baby shower starts by unwrapping mother’s presents”
Answer length: 4
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Final Answer
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