How illusionist disguises a dead giveaway? (4) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
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Hints
This clue's indicator is 'disguises', and it's a hidden word indicator. Some neighbouring fodder is disguising our answer, hiding it within itself.
This clue's fodder is 'How illusionist'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'a dead giveaway?' and our answer will be a word that might match one sense of 'a dead giveaway'.
The answer to How illusionist disguises a dead giveaway? (4) is WILL.
The answer WILL fits because the clue uses a classic cryptic crossword trick. “Illusionist” points to the magician Will, as in famous illusionists named Will (such as performers using the stage name Will), which gives WILL directly.
The phrase “disguises a dead giveaway” indicates wordplay rather than a definition — “a dead giveaway” often signals something obvious or certain, and will can mean a clear sign or certainty of something happening. With four letters required, WILL neatly satisfies both the illusionist reference and the cryptic construction of the clue.
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.
