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Minute Cryptic #13602 Jul 2026 · Hidden Word

Minute Cryptic Answer: “In public? Kissing? Ew!”

Puzzle #136 · July 2, 2026 · 3-letter answer

Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for July 2, 2026? The clue “In public? Kissing? Ew!” is a hidden word clue from puzzle #136. Below you’ll find a spoiler-safe hint ladder, a full clue breakdown, and the verified solution.

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The answer to the Minute Cryptic clue “In public? Kissing? Ew!” from July 2, 2026 (puzzle #136) is ICK — a 3-letter answer.

Today's Clue

“In public? Kissing? Ew!”

Answer length: 3 letters

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Clue Breakdown

Hidden Word
Definition
Our definition here is 'Ew', and our answer will be another word for that.
Indicator
This clue's indicator is 'In', and it's a hidden word indicator. Our answer will be hiding, in order, 'in' some neighbouring fodder.
Fodder
This clue's fodder is 'public? Kissing'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).

Step-by-step

  1. 1Read the clue: "In public? Kissing? Ew!"
  2. 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'Ew', and our answer will be another word for that." points to the meaning of the answer.
  3. 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicator is 'In', and it's a hidden word indicator. Our answer will be hiding, in order, 'in' some neighbouring fodder." signals a hidden word operation.
  4. 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'public? Kissing'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." is the material to work with.
  5. 5Look inside the clue text for the answer hidden within the words.
  6. 6The answer is: ICK

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Why “ICK” fits the clue

In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #136 from July 2, 2026, the clue "In public? Kissing? Ew!" is a hidden word clue. The 3-letter answer ICK is hidden inside the clue's surface reading. The definition "Our definition here is 'Ew', and our answer will be another word for that." confirms that ICK is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for July 2, 2026.

Minute Cryptic 02 Jul 2026 — Frequently Asked

What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "In public? Kissing? Ew!"?

The answer is ICK (3 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for July 2, 2026, puzzle #136.

When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #136 published?

Puzzle #136 was published on July 2, 2026.

How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for July 2, 2026?

The Minute Cryptic answer for July 2, 2026 (puzzle #136) is 3 letters long: ICK.

What type of cryptic clue is "In public? Kissing? Ew!"?

It is a hidden word clue. A hidden-word clue conceals the answer inside the surface text of the clue itself.

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