Minute Cryptic Answer: “Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat”
Puzzle #99 · May 25, 2026 · 5-letter answer
Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for May 25, 2026? The clue “Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat” is a hidden word clue from puzzle #99. 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 “Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat” from May 25, 2026 (puzzle #99) is BLAND — a 5-letter answer.
Today's Clue
“Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat”
Answer length: 5 letters
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Answer
Clue Breakdown
Hidden WordStep-by-step
- 1Read the clue: "Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat"
- 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'flat', and our answer will be another word for that." points to the meaning of the answer.
- 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicators are 'secure', and 'place in', and they're both containing indicators! Some fodder will secure, protect or surround some other fodder. And we'll need to place some fodder in some other fodder." signals a hidden word operation.
- 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'Mike's neighbours', 'a', and 'Charlie's neighbours'. For two of these we'll need to find a pair of short substitutes. We'll use those with the remaining piece of fodder to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." is the material to work with.
- 5Look inside the clue text for the answer hidden within the words.
- 6The answer is: BLAND
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Why “BLAND” fits the clue
In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #99 from May 25, 2026, the clue "Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat" is a hidden word clue. The 5-letter answer BLAND is hidden inside the clue's surface reading. The definition "Our definition here is 'flat', and our answer will be another word for that." confirms that BLAND is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for May 25, 2026.
Minute Cryptic 25 May 2026 — Frequently Asked
What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat"?
The answer is BLAND (5 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for May 25, 2026, puzzle #99.
When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #99 published?
Puzzle #99 was published on May 25, 2026.
How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for May 25, 2026?
The Minute Cryptic answer for May 25, 2026 (puzzle #99) is 5 letters long: BLAND.
What type of cryptic clue is "Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat"?
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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