Box for dead pet of Schrödinger contains almost half-skeleton (6) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to Box for dead pet of Schrödinger contains almost half-skeleton (6) in today’s Minute Cryptic Crossword? Look no further! We’ve provided the solution to help you finish the puzzle and make the most of your crossword-solving experience.
Hints
This clue's indicators are 'contains' and 'almost half'. One of these is a selection indicator, guiding us to focus on only part of a neighbouring word. And the other is a containing indicator - one chunk of fodder will go around the outside of another chunk.
This clue's fodder is 'pet of Schrödinger' and 'skeleton'. We'll need to find a short substitute for one of these and use it with the letters of the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)
Our definition here is 'Box for dead', and our answer will be a word for that.
The answer to Box for dead pet of Schrödinger contains almost half-skeleton (6) is CASKET.
The clue "Torpedo! Boat wreckage swallowed by rough sea around midnight MINUTE" leads to the answer "SABOTAGE" through a combination of definition and wordplay.
"Torpedo!" serves as a direct definition for "sabotage", while the wordplay involves "boat wreckage" (suggesting destruction) and the insertion of "M" (from "midnight") into an anagram of "rough sea".
This is a great example of a cryptic clue that uses familiar crossword tropes, such as anagrams, abbreviations, and subtle word definitions, to arrive at a satisfying solution.
Minute Cryptic
A Minute Cryptic is a type of crossword puzzle that focuses on very short, often tricky clues that require quick and sharp thinking. These puzzles typically feature concise clues that challenge solvers to think outside the box and consider alternative meanings, wordplay, or indirect references.
Unlike traditional cryptic clues, which may have more detailed explanations, Minute Cryptics are designed to be solved in a very short amount of time, often making them ideal for quick bursts of mental exercise. They tend to require both a good understanding of wordplay and a high level of familiarity with common crossword conventions, but their brevity makes them a fun and engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
