Minute Cryptic is a daily cryptic crossword answer guide for solvers who want to understand why a clue works, not just what the answer is.
Every day the site publishes today's Minute Cryptic clue with a full breakdown:
- Answer — the solution, revealed only after you have had a go
- Indicator — the word that tells you which cryptic device is at play (anagram, hidden word, homophone, container, reversal and more)
- Fodder — the exact letters the setter gives you to manipulate
- Definition — the part of the clue that simply defines the answer
Why solvers use it
Cryptic clues look impossible until the mechanics click. Minute Cryptic shows the parsing step by step, so beginners pick up the standard indicators quickly and experienced solvers can check a tricky parse without spoiling the rest of the puzzle.
What makes it different
- Updated daily, shortly after the clue goes live
- Hints first, answer second, so nothing is spoiled by accident
- Plain-language explanations of British cryptic conventions
- Free to read on any device, no account required
Whether you are new to cryptics and want a gentle entry point or a regular solver stuck on one word, Minute Cryptic explains the reasoning behind the answer in under a minute.
