Minute Cryptic

Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 8 February, 2026
"Break free from hunter's latest bird trap" (4)
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Struggled a little, got from definition and then was clear

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 8 February, 2026
"Break free from hunter's latest bird trap" (4)
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Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 9 February, 2026
"How illusionist disguises a dead giveaway?" (4)
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AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 9 February, 2026
"How illusionist disguises a dead giveaway?" (4)
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Easy, but dark

Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 10 February, 2026
"For example, an elephant over 50 reproduced three times" (10)
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i feel a bit misled, I need to watch the video

AngelaRI

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124224196#Comment_124224196

I still feel misled, AFTER the video… Controversial indeed! The comments!!

Minute Cryptic - 10 February, 2026
"For example, an elephant over 50 reproduced three times" (10)
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Ghost Train

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124224500#Comment_124224500

i think I need to start using a timer or something and then take a clue, too much time on this one

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 11 February, 2026
"Repeat this passage: “Ruthless truth boothed by uncouth sleuth”" (7)
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In hindsight, I see it clearly, but definitely needed that hint

Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 11 February, 2026
"Repeat this passage: “Ruthless truth boothed by uncouth sleuth”" (7)
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i think the definition was tricky and the language not as straightforward, needed the clue too

Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 12 February, 2026
""Never coming back!" Dining experience ends with cold dish?" (7)
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A bit easier than recent ones

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 12 February, 2026
""Never coming back!" Dining experience ends with cold dish?" (7)
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Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 13 February, 2026
"Support astrophysicist after being stripped of award and key qualifications" (6)
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straightforward

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 13 February, 2026
"Support astrophysicist after being stripped of award and key qualifications" (6)
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Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 14 February, 2026
"Beau, Victor, Rocky, Neil, Nate" (9)
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no surprises

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 14 February, 2026
"Beau, Victor, Rocky, Neil, Nate" (9)
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AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 15 February, 2026
"Rich, 6'6", with dreamy face" (5)
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Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 15 February, 2026
"Rich, 6'6", with dreamy face" (5)
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Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 16 February, 2026
"No more texting inside by primary classmates… & teachers" (7)
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AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 16 February, 2026
"No more texting inside by primary classmates… & teachers" (7)
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AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 17 February, 2026
"Package returned in Wednesday’s post" (4)
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Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 18 February, 2026
"He's into splattering paint - quite the scene-maker!" (8)
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AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 18 February, 2026
"He's into splattering paint - quite the scene-maker!" (8)
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Spoiler Warning

Normally I struggle with unscrambling anagrams but this one was kinda jumped out at me

Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 19 February, 2026
"Broadcaster’s question: “Is Jamie Oliver completely naked?”" (2,1,4)
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didn't take too long, good one

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 19 February, 2026
"Broadcaster’s question: “Is Jamie Oliver completely naked?”" (2,1,4)
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Got it on definition, but I see the wordplay too

Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 20 February, 2026
"Dropped Jacksonville's latest quarterback after non-pass?" (4)
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they feel a bit easier this week, maybe after some hard ones the weeks before

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 20 February, 2026
"Dropped Jacksonville's latest quarterback after non-pass?" (4)
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Agree, much simpler this week! Today was a nice methodical walkthrough of the wordplay

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 21 February, 2026
"Love initially absent from prom dance" (7)
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Ghost Train

Minute Cryptic - 22 February, 2026
"Looks without blinking end in tears tears tears" (6)
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got it but needed the video to explain more

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 22 February, 2026
"Looks without blinking end in tears tears tears" (6)
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Same, got it on def, see how the wordplay works but going to watch the video for why

AngelaRI

Minute Cryptic - 23 February, 2026
"Apparel store discounting item of clothing with odd scent?" (6)
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