Definition
Our definition here is 'next book', and our answer will be a word for a follow-up book.
The Minute Cryptic #70 answer for Sunday, April 26, 2026 is SEQUEL. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#70
Puzzle Date
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Squealed excitedly, releasing ad for next book
Answer length: 6
Answer: SEQUEL
The clue “Squealed excitedly, releasing ad for next book” resolves to SEQUEL. 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 'next book', and our answer will be a word for a follow-up book.
This clue's indicators are 'excitedly' and 'releasing'. One of these is an anagram indicator suggesting some agitation and movement among letters. We'll need to rearrange some neighbouring letters. The other is a deletion indicator guiding us to remove some fodder from other fodder.
This clue's fodder is 'Squealed' and 'ad'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Squealed excitedly, releasing ad for next book”
Answer length: 6
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