Solve of the Day
Minute Cryptic
Mar 02, 2026 · By Liam Runnalls & Cory Calhoun
"Creepy stalker from Los Angeles follows stars, wants our bodyguards gone?" (9)
Definition
Our definition here is 'Creepy stalker', and our answer will be a creepy stalker of sorts.
Indicator
This clue's indicators are 'follows', 'bodyguards', and 'gone'. One of these is a selection indicator, guiding us to focus on specific letters in some neighbouring words. Another is a deletion indicator - we'll need to delete some letters from some fodder. And 'follows' is a repositioning indicator showing us how to position two chunks of fodder relative to each other.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'Los Angeles' and 'stars, wants our'. We'll need to find a short substitute for one of these and use it with the letters of the other, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
The Answer
TARANTULA
Deep Dive & Strategy
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Minute Cryptic 2026-03-02 Clue Breakdown
Crack the deceptive surface of this Minute Cryptic clue. Discover how 'follows' and 'gone' unlock a clever letter hunt in a stalker's tale. Sharp logic awaits.