Minute Cryptic Answer: “Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…”
Puzzle #107 · June 2, 2026 · 5-letter answer
Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for June 2, 2026? The clue “Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…” is a reversal clue from puzzle #107. 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 “Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…” from June 2, 2026 (puzzle #107) is BURNT — a 5-letter answer.
Today's Clue
“Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…”
Answer length: 5 letters
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Answer
Clue Breakdown
ReversalStep-by-step
- 1Read the clue: "Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…"
- 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'Very well done', and our answer will be a word that can also mean 'very well done', in certain contexts." points to the meaning of the answer.
- 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicators are 'occupied by', and 'texting'. 'texting' is a kind of translation indicator where we have to translate some neighbouring fodder into text-speak. If you don't know much text-speak, feel free to look it up! And 'occupied by' is a containing indicator - some fodder will be occupied by and house other fodder." signals a reversal operation.
- 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'but' and 'right now'. We'll need to find a specific kind of substitute for one of these and use it with the letters of the other 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 'but' and 'right now'. We'll need to find a specific kind of substitute for one of these and use it with the letters of the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." to get the answer.
- 6The answer is: BURNT
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Why “BURNT” fits the clue
In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #107 from June 2, 2026, the clue "Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…" is a reversal clue. Reverse the letters of "This clue's fodder is 'but' and 'right now'. We'll need to find a specific kind of substitute for one of these and use it with the letters of the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." to read the 5-letter answer BURNT. The definition "Our definition here is 'Very well done', and our answer will be a word that can also mean 'very well done', in certain contexts." confirms that BURNT is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for June 2, 2026.
Minute Cryptic 02 Jun 2026 — Frequently Asked
What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…"?
The answer is BURNT (5 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for June 2, 2026, puzzle #107.
When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #107 published?
Puzzle #107 was published on June 2, 2026.
How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for June 2, 2026?
The Minute Cryptic answer for June 2, 2026 (puzzle #107) is 5 letters long: BURNT.
What type of cryptic clue is "Very well done, but occupied by texting right now…"?
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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