Fig 'n' ram! (5, 7) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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Hints
This clue is an &lit clue, which means that the whole clue is the definition (and the wordplay too). So, our definition is 'Fig 'n' ram', which in this clue, is an example of our answer. We'll need to find a category that might combine figs with rams.
This clue is a rebus clue where the wordplay instructions are in the answer and their effect is in the clue. So, our answer will describe some letter manipulation (as well as supplying the letters to manipulate) that gets us 'Fig 'n' ram'. This makes sense for two reasons: our clue looks like it's providing letters to manipulate (especially with 'n') and our answer is longer than the clue itself (and the effect of letterplay is almost always shorter than the instructions).
The technique present in the answer is an anagram technique. Our answer tells us to anagram a seven letter word, and that will give us the seven letters of our clue. And the answer will simultaneously represent 'Fig 'n' ram' as the definition!
The answer to Fig 'n' ram! (5, 7) is MIXED FARMING.
The answer "MIXED FARMING" to the clue "Fig 'n' ram!" is a brilliant example of crossword wordplay that uses familiar agricultural terms fig for crops and ram for livestock to point toward the concept of mixed farming, where both crops and livestock are raised on the same farm.
The clue is a fun and clever way of engaging the solver's knowledge of farming and language associations.
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.
