Minute Cryptic Answer for October 21, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · today's puzzle
Clue for October 21, 2026
Being in Rome, “X” is ten, certainly (9)
- Answer length
- 9 letters
- Par
- 3 hints
- Set by
- Asaf Isser
Hints, from gentle to giveaway
Each hint stays hidden until you tap it, so you can take only as much help as you need.
1 What kind of clue is it?
This is a hidden word clue.
The answer is sitting inside the clue, spelled out in a row across one or more words. Ignore the spaces and punctuation and look for it.
2 Where is the definition?
The definition is “Being”, at the start of the clue. The answer means the same thing as this word or phrase.
3 Which word is the indicator?
The indicator is “in”. It tells you what to do with the rest of the clue.
4 What is the fodder?
The letters you work with come from “Rome, “X” is ten, certainly”.
5 First and last letter
The answer is a single 9-letter word. It starts with E and ends with E.
Minute Cryptic answer for October 21, 2026
Tap to reveal the answer
The answer to today's Minute Cryptic is EXISTENCE.
How the clue works
The definition is “Being”, and EXISTENCE is another way of saying it.
“in” is the indicator, pointing to a hidden word clue.
The answer is hidden in the fodder: Rome, “X” is ten, certainly
For a full walkthrough, Minute Cryptic posted an explainer video for this clue on YouTube.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Minute Cryptic answer for October 21, 2026?
The answer for October 21, 2026 is EXISTENCE. The clue was "Being in Rome, “X” is ten, certainly" (9).
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