Minute Cryptic Answer: “Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps”
Puzzle #90 · May 16, 2026 · 8-letter answer
Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for May 16, 2026? The clue “Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps” is a reversal clue from puzzle #90. 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 “Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps” from May 16, 2026 (puzzle #90) is SEASONAL — a 8-letter answer.
Today's Clue
“Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps”
Answer length: 8 letters
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Answer
Clue Breakdown
ReversalStep-by-step
- 1Read the clue: "Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps"
- 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'every summer, perhaps', and our answer will be a category of which 'every summer' is an example" points to the meaning of the answer.
- 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicators are 'Westbound', 'clogged by', and 'regulars'. One of these is a selection indicator naming the positions of specific letters for us to focus on. Another is a containing indicator - some fodder will go inside other fodder. And a third is a reversal indicator instructing us to turn some fodder around." signals a reversal operation.
- 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'lanes' and 'car show'. These letters are the ingredients of our answer - use them as instructed by the indicators to build a word that matches our definition." is the material to work with.
- 5Reverse the letters of "This clue's fodder is 'lanes' and 'car show'. These letters are the ingredients of our answer - use them as instructed by the indicators to build a word that matches our definition." to get the answer.
- 6The answer is: SEASONAL
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Why “SEASONAL” fits the clue
In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #90 from May 16, 2026, the clue "Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps" is a reversal clue. Reverse the letters of "This clue's fodder is 'lanes' and 'car show'. These letters are the ingredients of our answer - use them as instructed by the indicators to build a word that matches our definition." to read the 8-letter answer SEASONAL. The definition "Our definition here is 'every summer, perhaps', and our answer will be a category of which 'every summer' is an example" confirms that SEASONAL is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for May 16, 2026.
Minute Cryptic 16 May 2026 — Frequently Asked
What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps"?
The answer is SEASONAL (8 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for May 16, 2026, puzzle #90.
When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #90 published?
Puzzle #90 was published on May 16, 2026.
How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for May 16, 2026?
The Minute Cryptic answer for May 16, 2026 (puzzle #90) is 8 letters long: SEASONAL.
What type of cryptic clue is "Westbound lanes clogged by car show regulars every summer, perhaps"?
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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