Definition
Our definition here is 'dance', and our answer will be a kind of dance.
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Boundless fun awaits in lively ballroom as couples leave for danceMinute Cryptic Answer
The Minute Cryptic #85 answer for Monday, May 11, 2026 is RUMBA. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle #85Monday, May 11, 2026
Puzzle Number
#85
Puzzle Date
Monday, May 11, 2026
Average Par
2
Boundless fun awaits in lively ballroom as couples leave for dance Minute Cryptic Answer
Clue: Boundless fun awaits in lively ballroom as couples leave for dance
Answer length: 5
Answer: RUMBA
How to solve this Minute Cryptic clue
The clue “Boundless fun awaits in lively ballroom as couples leave for dance” resolves to RUMBA. 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 'Boundless', 'awaits in', 'lively', and 'as couples leave'. That last indicator is a combination deletion+selector, identifying certain letters in neighbouring fodder and then guiding us to delete them, keeping what remains. The exact same thing is going on with 'Boundless' - identify, delete and keep what remains. The remaining two indicators are a containing indicator and an anagram indicator.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'fun' and 'ballroom'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Today's Clue
“Boundless fun awaits in lively ballroom as couples leave for dance”
Answer length: 5
Progressive Hints
Reveal one hint at a time to stay spoiler-safe while you work through the clue.
Final Answer
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