Definition
Our definition here is 'circular intersection?', and the question mark is priming us to think a little more laterally than we normally might. Our answer will be a kind of circular intersection.
The Minute Cryptic #96 answer for Friday, May 22, 2026 is VENN DIAGRAM. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#96
Puzzle Date
Friday, May 22, 2026
Average Par
4
Clue: Midrange van crashed into circular intersection?
Answer length: 4, 7
Answer: VENN DIAGRAM
The clue “Midrange van crashed into circular intersection?” resolves to VENN DIAGRAM. 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 'circular intersection?', and the question mark is priming us to think a little more laterally than we normally might. Our answer will be a kind of circular intersection.
This clue's indicator is 'crashed' and it's an anagram indicator. Some neighbouring letters have crashed, a destructive act that reshapes those letters into a new form. 'into' could be interpreted as part of this anagram indicator - letters are 'crashed into' - or just a linking word between the wordplay and the definition - the crashing will transform letters 'into' an answer matching our definition.
This clue's fodder is 'Midrange van'. We'll use these letters to form our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Midrange van crashed into circular intersection?”
Answer length: 4, 7
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