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Odds of guys accepting defeat in a photo finish?Minute Cryptic Answer

The Minute Cryptic #839 answer for Monday, October 12, 2026 is GLOSSY. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.

Puzzle #839Monday, October 12, 2026

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Puzzle Number

#839

Puzzle Date

Monday, October 12, 2026

Average Par

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Odds of guys accepting defeat in a photo finish? Minute Cryptic Answer

Clue: Odds of guys accepting defeat in a photo finish?

Answer length: (6)

Answer: GLOSSY

How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue

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.

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.

Indicator

Indicator hint is not available for this Minute Cryptic entry yet.

Fodder

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).

Today's Clue

“Odds of guys accepting defeat in a photo finish?”

Answer length: (6)

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