Definition
Our definition here is 'marshal', and our answer will be another word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #75 answer for Friday, May 1, 2026 is MUSTER. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#75
Puzzle Date
Friday, May 1, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: “Mister, if I were you!” shouted marshal
Answer length: 6
Answer: MUSTER
The clue ““Mister, if I were you!” shouted marshal” resolves to MUSTER. 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 'marshal', and our answer will be another word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'if...were', and 'shouted'. 'if... were' is an interesting kind of replacement indicator - we'll need to imagine what a word would look like if one of its parts were actually something else. And 'shouted' is a homophone indicator - we'll need to say a neighbouring word aloud and replace it with its sound-alike.
This clue's fodder is 'Mister', and 'you'. We'll use these words to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
““Mister, if I were you!” shouted marshal”
Answer length: 6
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