Minute Cryptic Answer: “Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks”
Puzzle #132 · June 28, 2026 · 5-letter answer
Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for June 28, 2026? The clue “Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks” is a hidden word clue from puzzle #132. 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 “Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks” from June 28, 2026 (puzzle #132) is SWAYS — a 5-letter answer.
Today's Clue
“Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks”
Answer length: 5 letters
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Answer
Clue Breakdown
Hidden WordStep-by-step
- 1Read the clue: "Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks"
- 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'rocks', and our answer will be another word for that." points to the meaning of the answer.
- 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicator is 'between', and 'what looks like'. One of these is a homoglyph indicator - we'll need to pay attention to the appearance of some neighbouring fodder and replace it with one or more lookalike letters. The other is a containing indicator guiding us to place some fodder inside other fodder." signals a hidden word operation.
- 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'Path' and 'a pair of snakes'. We'll need to find substitutes for both of these - one a synonym, the other something else." is the material to work with.
- 5Look inside the clue text for the answer hidden within the words.
- 6The answer is: SWAYS
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Why “SWAYS” fits the clue
In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #132 from June 28, 2026, the clue "Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks" is a hidden word clue. The 5-letter answer SWAYS is hidden inside the clue's surface reading. The definition "Our definition here is 'rocks', and our answer will be another word for that." confirms that SWAYS is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for June 28, 2026.
Minute Cryptic 28 Jun 2026 — Frequently Asked
What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks"?
The answer is SWAYS (5 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for June 28, 2026, puzzle #132.
When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #132 published?
Puzzle #132 was published on June 28, 2026.
How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for June 28, 2026?
The Minute Cryptic answer for June 28, 2026 (puzzle #132) is 5 letters long: SWAYS.
What type of cryptic clue is "Path between what looks like a pair of snakes & rocks"?
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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