Definition
Our definition here is 'Prudence', and our answer will be another word for that.
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Dominic, shortly after Lewis rejected Ellie, confessed to PrudenceMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #84 answer for Sunday, May 10, 2026 is WISDOM. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #84Sunday, May 10, 2026
Puzzle Number
#84
Puzzle Date
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Average Par
2
Dominic, shortly after Lewis rejected Ellie, confessed to Prudence Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Dominic, shortly after Lewis rejected Ellie, confessed to Prudence
Answer length: 6
Answer: WISDOM
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Dominic, shortly after Lewis rejected Ellie, confessed to Prudence” resolves to WISDOM. 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 'shortly', 'after', 'rejected', and 'confessed'. One of these is a kind of contraction indicator flagging that we need to find a compressed version of some neighbouring fodder. Another is a homophone indicator - take a word, speak it aloud and find its sound-alike. A third is a deletion indicator - some fodder will be removed from some other fodder. And 'after' suggests repositioning: what comes before it will go on the other side of what follows.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Dominic', 'Lewis', and 'Ellie'. We'll use these words as the ingredients for our answer, combining them as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Dominic, shortly after Lewis rejected Ellie, confessed to Prudence”
Answer length: 6
Progressive Hints
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Final Answer
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