Definition
Our definition here is 'Very relaxed', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #45 answer for Wednesday, April 1, 2026 is TRANQUIL. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#45
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Very relaxed from patchwork quilt covers, 3-2-1 narcolepsy!
Answer length: 8
Answer: TRANQUIL
The clue “Very relaxed from patchwork quilt covers, 3-2-1 narcolepsy!” resolves to TRANQUIL. 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 'Very relaxed', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'patchwork', 'covers', and '3-2-1'. One of these is a selection indicator, guiding us to focus on certain letters in neighbouring fodder by drawing attention to their position. Another is an anagram indicator - we'll need to piece together some letters in a different order. And the remaining indicator is a container: some fodder will go around some other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'quilt', and 'narcolepsy'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Very relaxed from patchwork quilt covers, 3-2-1 narcolepsy!”
Answer length: 8
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