Definition
This clue is an &lit, meaning that the whole clue is both definition and wordplay. Our definition here is 'Beat dry heat!', and our answer will be a way of doing that.
The Minute Cryptic #866 answer for Sunday, November 8, 2026 is HYDRATE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
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#866
Puzzle Date
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Average Par
Unavailable
Clue: Beat dry heat!
Answer length: (7)
Answer: HYDRATE
The clue “Beat dry heat!” resolves to HYDRATE. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
This clue is an &lit, meaning that the whole clue is both definition and wordplay. Our definition here is 'Beat dry heat!', and our answer will be a way of doing that.
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This clue's fodder is 'dry heat!'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Beat dry heat!”
Answer length: (7)
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