Minute Cryptic
Feb 16, 2026
By Member: TAG
Clue
No more texting inside by primary classmates… & teachers (7)
Hints & Explanation
Definition
Our definition here is 'No more', and our answer will be a word for that.
Indicator
This clue's indicators are 'inside' and 'primary', and both are (different kinds of) selection indicators. They're guiding us to focus on only certain letters in some neighbouring fodder. In addition to these indicators, 'by' is acting as a connecting word - certain letters will go 'by' or next to other letters. It helps keep the surface of the clue smooth and acts logically in the wordplay without actually changing anything.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'texting' and 'classmates… & teachers'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)
Answer
EXTINCT
Average par: 3
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