Definition
Our definition here is 'Homebody', and the question mark on our clue is flagging that we should consider a pun. Our answer will be a homebody, of sorts.
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Homebody cut short island-hopping?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #57 answer for Monday, April 13, 2026 is SNAIL. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #57Monday, April 13, 2026
Puzzle Number
#57
Puzzle Date
Monday, April 13, 2026
Average Par
2
Homebody cut short island-hopping? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Homebody cut short island-hopping?
Answer length: 5
Answer: SNAIL
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Homebody cut short island-hopping?” resolves to SNAIL. 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 'cut short' and 'hopping'. 'Cut short' is a deletion indicator guiding us to take some neighbouring fodder and delete a bit (keeping the rest). 'hopping' is an anagram indicator - not the most obvious one, and we could have gone with 'travels' as a safer option - but 'hopping' describes movement, activity and agitation, all good themes for an anagram indicator.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'island'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Homebody cut short island-hopping?”
Answer length: 5
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Final Answer
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