Minute Cryptic Answer: “Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride”
Puzzle #135 · July 1, 2026 · 5-letter answer
Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for July 1, 2026? The clue “Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride” is a reversal clue from puzzle #135. 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 “Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride” from July 1, 2026 (puzzle #135) is LURID — a 5-letter answer.
Today's Clue
“Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride”
Answer length: 5 letters
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Answer
Clue Breakdown
ReversalStep-by-step
- 1Read the clue: "Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride"
- 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'Overly bright', and our answer will be a word for that." points to the meaning of the answer.
- 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicators are 'veils', and 'spurned by'. One is a selection indicator naming the positions of key letters in some nearby fodder. The other is a deletion indicator - we'll need to remove something from some fodder. Pair these techniques together and apply them to some fodder to reach our answer!" signals a reversal operation.
- 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'glum bride'. 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.
- 5Reverse the letters of "This clue's fodder is 'glum bride'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." to get the answer.
- 6The answer is: LURID
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Why “LURID” fits the clue
In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #135 from July 1, 2026, the clue "Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride" is a reversal clue. Reverse the letters of "This clue's fodder is 'glum bride'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." to read the 5-letter answer LURID. The definition "Our definition here is 'Overly bright', and our answer will be a word for that." confirms that LURID is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for July 1, 2026.
Minute Cryptic 01 Jul 2026 — Frequently Asked
What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride"?
The answer is LURID (5 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for July 1, 2026, puzzle #135.
When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #135 published?
Puzzle #135 was published on July 1, 2026.
How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for July 1, 2026?
The Minute Cryptic answer for July 1, 2026 (puzzle #135) is 5 letters long: LURID.
What type of cryptic clue is "Overly bright veils spurned by glum bride"?
It is a reversal clue. A reversal clue spells the answer backwards from a fragment of fodder, signalled by a reversal indicator.
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