Solve of the Day
Minute Cryptic
Mar 10, 2026 · By Member: Rusty
"Consequence of misusing debit card!" (3, 6)
Definition
This clue is a partial &lit, a variant of an &lit. Instead of the whole clue being both wordplay and definition (like an &lit), here the whole clue is the definition and only part of the clue is the wordplay. So, our answer will be a possible consequence of misusing one's debit card.
Indicator
This clue's indicator is 'misusing', and it's an anagram indicator - if you misuse something, you treat it in an unintended way. We'll need to treat some neighbouring letters in an unintended way by reordering them - that's how we'll find this clue's answer.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'debit card'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
The Answer
BAD CREDIT
Deep Dive & Strategy
Minute Cryptic
2026-03-09
Minute Cryptic 2026-03-10: Debit Card Clue
Crack the deceptive surface of 'Consequence of misusing debit card!' in this partial &lit puzzle. Spot the anagram trap and reorder for victory.