Minute Cryptic #873 Answer
Red Sox lost 11-1, reeling after debut of rookie Yankee (4)
Hint 1 · The indicator
Hint 2 · The fodder
Hint 3 · The definition
Reveal the answer
How the clue works
- Definition“Red”
- Indicator“lost” + “reeling” + “after” + “debut of” — a selection indicator: pick out particular letters of the fodder — firsts, lasts, alternates or specific positions
- Fodder“Sox” + “11-1,” + “rookie” + “Yankee”
- AnswerROSY (4)
About this clue
Minute Cryptic #873 appeared on Sunday, November 15, 2026: “Red Sox lost 11-1, reeling after debut of rookie Yankee” (4). It was set by Tanner Burton with a par of 2 hints, and its wordplay turns on a selection indicator.
The hints for this clue come in 3 stages — the indicator, then the fodder, then the definition. Open them one at a time above: each hint runs a highlighter over the part of the clue it describes, so you can see exactly which words do which job. Use “Reveal a letter” if you only need a nudge; the full answer and the breakdown stay hidden until you ask.
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