Definition
Our definition here is 'descent', and our answer will be another word for that.
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A cat's head poked into nest! Ready wings for descent!Minute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #80 answer for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 is ANCESTRY. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #80Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Puzzle Number
#80
Puzzle Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Average Par
3
A cat's head poked into nest! Ready wings for descent! Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: A cat's head poked into nest! Ready wings for descent!
Answer length: 8
Answer: ANCESTRY
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “A cat's head poked into nest! Ready wings for descent!” resolves to ANCESTRY. 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 indicators are 'head', 'poked into' and 'wings'. Two of these are selection indicators, pointing out the positions of letters for us to hold onto. The other is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside some other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'A', 'cat', 'nest', and 'Ready'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“A cat's head poked into nest! Ready wings for descent!”
Answer length: 8
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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