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Minute Cryptic
Jul 04, 2026 · By Member: BG
"First bit of margarine sent back for butter" (3)
Definition
Our definition here is 'butter', and our answer will be a butter of sorts.
Indicator
This clue's indicators are 'First bit of' and 'sent back'. One of these is a selection indicator referring to the positions of important letters in neighbouring fodder. The other is a reversal indicator - we'll need to read some key letters backwards.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'margarine'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
The Answer
RAM
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Minute Cryptic 2026-07-04: First Bit of Margarine Sent Back
Uncover the secret code in 'First bit of margarine sent back for butter.' This cryptic puzzle hides a wordplay trick that reverses letters and selects the first bit. Crack the logic to find the answer.