Solve of the Day
Minute Cryptic
Apr 08, 2026 · By Member: Winston
"Old Yeller shot at the end by owner - biting starts to cause rabies infection" (4, 5)
Definition
Our definition here is 'Old Yeller', and while the surface references the movie 'Old Yeller' and its titular canine, our answer will be a different kind of old yeller.
Indicator
This clue's indicators are 'at the end', 'biting' and 'starts to'. Two of these are selection indicators guiding us to focus on certain letters in neighbouring fodder by naming their positions. The other is a containing indicator - some fodder will go around the outside of some other fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'shot', 'owner', and 'cause rabies infection'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
The Answer
TOWN CRIER
Deep Dive & Strategy
Minute Cryptic
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Minute Cryptic 2026-04-08: Old Yeller Clue Breakdown
Crack the deceptive surface of 'Old Yeller shot at the end by owner - biting starts to cause rabies infection'. Uncover tactical wordplay in this rabies-themed trap.