Definition
Our definition here is 'keepers, as they say', and our answer will be a word described this way in a well-known phrase.
The Minute Cryptic #854 answer for Tuesday, October 27, 2026 is FINDERS. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#854
Puzzle Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: New friends are keepers, as they say
Answer length: (7)
Answer: FINDERS
The clue “New friends are keepers, as they say” resolves to FINDERS. 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 'keepers, as they say', and our answer will be a word described this way in a well-known phrase.
Indicator hint is not available for this Minute Cryptic entry yet.
This clue's fodder is 'friends'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“New friends are keepers, as they say”
Answer length: (7)
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