Definition
Our definition here is 'inspector', and our answer will be someone or something that inspects.
The Minute Cryptic #42 answer for Sunday, March 29, 2026 is EYE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#42
Puzzle Date
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Self-proclaimed inspector
Answer length: 3
Answer: EYE
The clue “Self-proclaimed inspector” resolves to EYE. 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 'inspector', and our answer will be someone or something that inspects.
This clue's indicator is 'proclaimed', and it's a homophone indicator. We'll need to say a neighbouring word or its substitute aloud and replace it with its sound-alike to reach our answer.
This clue's fodder is 'Self', and we'll need to find a substitute for self. Possible substitutes could be: ego, I, persona, identity, character, psyche, soul or spirit. Do you like us including possible substitutes in the fodder hint? If so, let us know!
“Self-proclaimed inspector”
Answer length: 3
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