Definition
Our definition here is 'old shipping address', and our answer will be a word for that.
The Minute Cryptic #81 answer for Thursday, May 7, 2026 is AHOY. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#81
Puzzle Date
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Short on time, Anthony ignores directions to old shipping address
Answer length: 4
Answer: AHOY
The clue “Short on time, Anthony ignores directions to old shipping address” resolves to AHOY. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
Our definition here is 'old shipping address', and our answer will be a word for that.
This clue's indicators are 'Short on' and 'ignores' and they're both deletion indicators. We'll be deleting some fodder from other fodder to find our answer.
This clue's fodder is 'time', 'Anthony' and 'directions'. We'll use the letters of one of these with short substitutes for the other two to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Short on time, Anthony ignores directions to old shipping address”
Answer length: 4
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