Definition
Our definition here is 'Notice', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #50 answer for Monday, April 6, 2026 is SPOT. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#50
Puzzle Date
Monday, April 6, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Notice couples in less happy moods. Better to be single?
Answer length: 4
Answer: SPOT
The clue “Notice couples in less happy moods. Better to be single?” resolves to SPOT. 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 'Notice', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'couples in' and 'to be single?'. Neither of these indicators are particularly standard - we haven't seen indicators quite like this before. But they're fairly intuitive and they work together. Some couples will become single.
This clue's fodder is 'less happy moods. Better'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Notice couples in less happy moods. Better to be single?”
Answer length: 4
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