Minute Cryptic Answer: “This clique lacks a measure of intelligence”
Puzzle #157 · July 23, 2026 · 4-letter answer
Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for July 23, 2026? The clue “This clique lacks a measure of intelligence” is a hidden word clue from puzzle #157. 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 “This clique lacks a measure of intelligence” from July 23, 2026 (puzzle #157) is CLUE — a 4-letter answer.
Today's Clue
“This clique lacks a measure of intelligence”
Answer length: 4 letters
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Answer
Clue Breakdown
Hidden WordStep-by-step
- 1Read the clue: "This clique lacks a measure of intelligence"
- 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'This', and our answer is self-referential. What could describe 'this'?" points to the meaning of the answer.
- 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicator is 'lacks' and it's a deletion indicator guiding us to remove some fodder from other fodder." signals a hidden word operation.
- 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'clique' and 'a measure of intelligence'. We'll use a substitute of one with the letters of the other 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: CLUE
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Why “CLUE” fits the clue
In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #157 from July 23, 2026, the clue "This clique lacks a measure of intelligence" is a hidden word clue. The 4-letter answer CLUE is hidden inside the clue's surface reading. The definition "Our definition here is 'This', and our answer is self-referential. What could describe 'this'?" confirms that CLUE is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for July 23, 2026.
Minute Cryptic 23 Jul 2026 — Frequently Asked
What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "This clique lacks a measure of intelligence"?
The answer is CLUE (4 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for July 23, 2026, puzzle #157.
When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #157 published?
Puzzle #157 was published on July 23, 2026.
How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for July 23, 2026?
The Minute Cryptic answer for July 23, 2026 (puzzle #157) is 4 letters long: CLUE.
What type of cryptic clue is "This clique lacks a measure of intelligence"?
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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