Solve of the Day
Minute Cryptic
Apr 28, 2026 · By Cory Calhoun
"Stretch opposite spring taut to avoid starter humming on and off" (6)
Definition
Our definition here is 'Stretch opposite spring'. There is a stretch opposite spring and we'll need to find its name.
Indicator
This clue's indicators are 'to avoid', 'starter' and 'on and off'. Two of these are selection indicators. One directs us to take every second letter of some neighbouring fodder, and the other points us to the first letter of a word. Our third indicator is a deletion indicator - we'll need to ignore something in some fodder and pay attention to the rest.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'taut' and 'humming'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)
The Answer
AUTUMN
Deep Dive & Strategy
Minute Cryptic
2026-04-27
Minute Cryptic 2026-04-28: Stretch Clue Breakdown
Crack the code in 'Stretch opposite spring taut to avoid starter humming on and off.' Surface misleads brilliantly. Logic reveals a seasonal twist. Tactical steps inside.