Definition
Our definition here is 'Dictator', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #66 answer for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 is TYRANT. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#66
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Dictator's hasty, ranting from time to time?
Answer length: 6
Answer: TYRANT
The clue “Dictator's hasty, ranting from time to time?” resolves to TYRANT. 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 'Dictator', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicator is 'from time to time?'. Is it a hidden word indicator or is it a selector? Regardless, the effect is the same. This indicator highlights the positions of letters to pay attention to by defining the boundaries: something that can represent "time".
This clue's fodder is 'hasty, ranting'. We'll use these letters to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Dictator's hasty, ranting from time to time?”
Answer length: 6
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