Definition
Our definition here is 'mind', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #47 answer for Friday, April 3, 2026 is BRAIN. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#47
Puzzle Date
Friday, April 3, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Downfall after listening to member of hive mind
Answer length: 5
Answer: BRAIN
The clue “Downfall after listening to member of hive mind” resolves to BRAIN. 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 'mind', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators 'after' and 'listening to'. 'Listening to' is a homophone indicator - we'll need to say a word or its substitute aloud and find its sound-alike. And 'after' is a simple repositioning indicator, guiding us to place some fodder after some other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'Downfall' and 'member of hive'. We'll need to replace both of these with substitutes (and then apply any indicators) to reach our answer.
“Downfall after listening to member of hive mind”
Answer length: 5
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