Definition
Our definition here is 'every summer, perhaps', and our answer will be a category of which 'every summer' is an example
The Minute Cryptic #90 answer for Saturday, May 16, 2026 is SEASONAL. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#90
Puzzle Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps
Answer length: 8
Answer: SEASONAL
The clue “Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps” resolves to SEASONAL. 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 'every summer, perhaps', and our answer will be a category of which 'every summer' is an example
This clue's indicators are 'Westbound', 'clogged by', and 'regulars'. One of these is a selection indicator naming the positions of specific letters for us to focus on. Another is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside other fodder. And a third is a reversal indicator instructing us to turn some fodder around.
This clue's fodder is 'lanes' and 'car show'. These letters are the ingredients of our answer - use them as instructed by the indicators to build a word that matches our definition.
“Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps”
Answer length: 8
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