Definition
Our definition here is 'Party leader'. Our answer will be a word that describes a kind of party leader, and the question mark on the end suggests that we might need to think slightly out of the box.
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Party leader backtracked, opening parts of the Strait of Hormuz?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #65 answer for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 is HOST. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #65Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Puzzle Number
#65
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Average Par
2
Party leader backtracked, opening parts of the Strait of Hormuz? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Party leader backtracked, opening parts of the Strait of Hormuz?
Answer length: 4
Answer: HOST
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Party leader backtracked, opening parts of the Strait of Hormuz?” resolves to HOST. 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 'backtracked', and 'opening parts of'. One of these is a selection indicator, highlighting specific letters for us to pay attention to. The other is a reversal indicator - we'll need to step through some fodder in reverse order.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'the Strait of Hormuz'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Party leader backtracked, opening parts of the Strait of Hormuz?”
Answer length: 4
Progressive Hints
Reveal one hint at a time to stay spoiler-safe while you work through the clue.
Final Answer
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