Definition
Our definition here is 'Old Yeller', and while the surface references the movie 'Old Yeller' and its titular canine, our answer will be a different kind of old yeller.
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Old Yeller shot at the end by owner - biting starts to cause rabies infectionMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #52 answer for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 is TOWN CRIER. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #52Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Puzzle Number
#52
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Average Par
3
Old Yeller shot at the end by owner - biting starts to cause rabies infection Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Old Yeller shot at the end by owner - biting starts to cause rabies infection
Answer length: 4, 5
Answer: TOWN CRIER
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Old Yeller shot at the end by owner - biting starts to cause rabies infection” resolves to TOWN CRIER. 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 'at the end', 'biting' and 'starts to'. Two of these are selection indicators guiding us to focus on certain letters in neighbouring fodder by naming their positions. The other is a containing indicator - some fodder will go around the outside of some other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'shot', 'owner', and 'cause rabies infection'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Old Yeller shot at the end by owner - biting starts to cause rabies infection”
Answer length: 4, 5
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Final Answer
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