Definition
Our definition here is 'Adhering to etiquette', and if you do something while adhering to etiquette, you do it ________.
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Adhering to etiquette, people in the play exit at intervalsMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #44 answer for Tuesday, March 31, 2026 is POLITELY. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #44Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Puzzle Number
#44
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Average Par
3
Adhering to etiquette, people in the play exit at intervals Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Adhering to etiquette, people in the play exit at intervals
Answer length: 8
Answer: POLITELY
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Adhering to etiquette, people in the play exit at intervals” resolves to POLITELY. 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 'exit', and 'at intervals'. One of these is a selection indicator guiding us to focus on certain letters from the fodder. The other is a deletion indicator - take those selected letters, delete them, and see what's left over.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'people in the play'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Adhering to etiquette, people in the play exit at intervals”
Answer length: 8
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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