Definition
Our definition here is 'a photo finish?', and the question mark suggests we'll need to think a little laterally about what a photo finish might be.
The Minute Cryptic #839 answer for Monday, October 12, 2026 is GLOSSY. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
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#839
Puzzle Date
Monday, October 12, 2026
Average Par
Unavailable
Clue: Odds of guys accepting defeat in a photo finish?
Answer length: (6)
Answer: GLOSSY
The clue “Odds of guys accepting defeat in a photo finish?” resolves to GLOSSY. 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 'a photo finish?', and the question mark suggests we'll need to think a little laterally about what a photo finish might be.
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This clue's fodder is 'guys' and 'defeat'. We'll use the letters from one (or some of them), along with a substitute for the other, to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Odds of guys accepting defeat in a photo finish?”
Answer length: (6)
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