Definition
Our definition here is 'toast, long before dark?', and our answer will be a word that describes that!
The Minute Cryptic #68 answer for Friday, April 24, 2026 is BREAD. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#68
Puzzle Date
Friday, April 24, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Raised resounding toast, long before dark?
Answer length: 5
Answer: BREAD
The clue “Raised resounding toast, long before dark?” resolves to BREAD. 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 'toast, long before dark?', and our answer will be a word that describes that!
This clue's indicator is 'resounding' and it's a homophone indicator. You'll need to say a neighbouring word - or its synonym - out loud and replace it with its sound-alike.
This clue's fodder is 'Raised', and we'll need to find a synonym for it before applying the clue's indicator. This is tricky because 'raised' has such a broad range of meanings. Themes include 'elevated', 'increased', 'reared', 'put forward'. If you're having trouble with these, switching to exploring the definition might be a better way in.
“Raised resounding toast, long before dark?”
Answer length: 5
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