Definition
Our definition here is 'chicken', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Animal from farm yard – headless chicken?Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #78 answer for Monday, May 4, 2026 is COWARD. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #78Monday, May 4, 2026
Puzzle Number
#78
Puzzle Date
Monday, May 4, 2026
Average Par
2
Animal from farm yard – headless chicken? Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Animal from farm yard – headless chicken?
Answer length: 6
Answer: COWARD
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Animal from farm yard – headless chicken?” resolves to COWARD. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
Indicator
This clue's indicator is 'headless' and it's a deletion indicator. We'll need to hold onto some neighbouring fodder, just without its head (first) letter.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Animal from farm', and 'yard'. We'll need to find a common example of a farm animal and pair it with letters from 'yard' to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Animal from farm yard – headless chicken?”
Answer length: 6
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Final Answer
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