Definition
Our definition here is 'blocks… that are surprisingly expensive?', and our answer will be a term that captures that idea.
The Minute Cryptic #51 answer for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 is LEGO. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#51
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Affordable government housing blocks… that are surprisingly expensive?
Answer length: 4
Answer: LEGO
The clue “Affordable government housing blocks… that are surprisingly expensive?” resolves to LEGO. 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 'blocks… that are surprisingly expensive?', and our answer will be a term that captures that idea.
This clue's indicator is 'housing' and it's a hidden word indicator. Some fodder is housing our answer.
This clue's fodder is 'Affordable government'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Affordable government housing blocks… that are surprisingly expensive?”
Answer length: 4
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