Definition
Our definition here is 'Brief glimpse', and our answer will be a word for that - in one sense or another.
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Brief glimpse of streaker, frontally tackled by halfbackMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #83 answer for Saturday, May 9, 2026 is FLASH. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #83Saturday, May 9, 2026
Puzzle Number
#83
Puzzle Date
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Average Par
2
Brief glimpse of streaker, frontally tackled by halfback Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Brief glimpse of streaker, frontally tackled by halfback
Answer length: 5
Answer: FLASH
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Brief glimpse of streaker, frontally tackled by halfback” resolves to FLASH. 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 'frontally', 'tackled by', and 'back'. One of these is a selection indicator, guiding us to focus on a letter in some neighbouring fodder by naming its position. Another is a reversal indicator - we'll need to turn some letters around. And a third is a containing indicator - some fodder will go around the outside of other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'streaker', and 'half'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Brief glimpse of streaker, frontally tackled by halfback”
Answer length: 5
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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