Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a word puzzle game that challenges the brains of players who love challenges. Each puzzle has a time limit of 60 seconds to decode the clues and find the secret word. Invite your friends to play and have hours of fun!

Gameplay Overview

Every day, Minute Cryptic serves up a single cryptic clue and a blank space for your one-word answer. You have six attempts to crack it, guided by familiar color-coded feedback:

Green: Correct letter in the right spot.
Yellow: Correct letter, wrong spot.
The real challenge lies in decoding the clue’s two components:
Straight Definition – A direct synonym or meaning of the answer.
Wordplay Mechanism – Anagram, hidden word, double meaning, or another cryptic device.

Tips for Solving Faster

Players should read twice, first to understand the surface meaning, then to understand the hidden structure. Then analyze the inference to identify the definition and the pun separately.
Think Synonyms: Test different words that fit the definition before checking wordplay.
Work Backwards: Start with possible answers, then see if they match the clue’s structure.

Controls

Type your guess into the answer box.
Press Enter to submit and receive instant feedback.

Why It’s Addictive

The puzzles range from friendly warm-ups to deviously difficult brainteasers, with some feeling like they’re straight from The Times. The short format means you can enjoy a quick challenge daily, the clever clue design when the answer finally clicks.