The Minute Cryptic #785 answer for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is NOVICE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
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#785
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: ery nexperiend!
Answer length: (6)
Answer: NOVICE
The clue “ery nexperiend!” resolves to NOVICE. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
This clue is an &lit, meaning that the whole clue is both definition and wordplay. So, our definition is 'ery nexperiend'. This is obviously completely weird; this clue is also a rebus clue, where the wordplay techniques are in the answer and their effect is in the clue. So, work out what our words should say (before they've been affected) - that'll be our definition, and our answer will be a word for that.
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“ery nexperiend!”
Answer length: (6)
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