Definition
Our definition here is 'Memento', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #73 answer for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 is SOUVENIR. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#73
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Guy extremely forgetful in recut version of ‘Memento’
Answer length: 8
Answer: SOUVENIR
The clue “Guy extremely forgetful in recut version of ‘Memento’” resolves to SOUVENIR. 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 'Memento', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'extremely', 'forgetful', 'in', and 'recut'. One of these is an anagram indicator suggesting that we'll need to edit a neighbouring word by rearranging it. Another is a selection indicator pointing out which letter(s) to focus on. A deletion indicator tells us to ignore some letters, and a containing indicator guides us to put something inside something else.
This clue's fodder is 'Guy' and 'version'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Guy extremely forgetful in recut version of ‘Memento’”
Answer length: 8
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