Plain, unsalted barnacle (4) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to Plain, unsalted barnacle (4) 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 indicator is 'unsalted' and it's a deletion indicator. We'll need to take a neighbouring word and remove the salt (or something that can represent salt) from it, making it 'unsalted'.
This clue's fodder is 'barnacle'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
Our definition here is 'Plain', and our answer will be another word for that.
The answer to Plain, unsalted barnacle (4) is BARE.
BARE works because both “plain” and “unsalted” converge on the idea of “without anything added.”
The word “barnacle” mainly adds misdirection and flavor to the clue’s surface reading, but the actual solving path is a clean synonym match classic NYT style.
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.
