The Minute Cryptic #92 answer for Monday, May 18, 2026 is NOTICING. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#92
Puzzle Date
Monday, May 18, 2026
Average Par
3
Clue: Becoming aware of what toothpaste on a cake is?
Answer length: 8
Answer: NOTICING
The clue “Becoming aware of what toothpaste on a cake is?” resolves to NOTICING. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
This clue is a double definition - two definitions to the same answer and no wordplay. One of the definitions is 'what toothpaste on a cake is?', and pay attention to the question mark - this is a punny definition. Find a word or phrase that matches 'what toothpaste on a cake is', while also matching with the other definition.
This clue is a double definition - two definitions to the same answer and no wordplay. One of the definitions is 'Becoming aware of'. Our answer will be another word for that, while also matching with the other definition.
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“Becoming aware of what toothpaste on a cake is?”
Answer length: 8
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