- Figure out the fodder and definition words to get to the core of the Cryptic wordplay. Then, assemble the fodder words to find the mystery word.
- Please refer to this Saturday's hints table and the section where we've unveiled the final word.
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Today’s Minute Cryptic Answer Revealed (October 17) – Full Hints & Guide

Summary
The Minute Cryptic answer today for October 17 is finally here, and member Rob D has kept it quite simple. Today's Cryptic wordplay feature has only one indicator word, and that's an anagram one. The fodder, on the other hand, doesn't go well with the whole phrase. The definition word, however, is pretty relatable and exactly explains the mystery word in simple medical terms. Do check out our hints section and the place where we've unveiled the answer.
Minute Cryptic Hints for Today
Finding the Anagram word can be difficult if you are new. Use our Minute Cryptic hints to your advantage and navigate towards the actual answer.
Clue | Word(s) |
|---|---|
Number of Letters | 8 |
Indictors | Fudge |
Fodder | Best idea |
Definition | When you have high blood sugar? |
Minute Cryptic Answer Today (October 17, 2026)

If the Minute Cryptic hints didn't help you, we have you covered. The Minute Cryptic answer today, October 17, is: Diabetes.
If you're someone who prefers music-based puzzles, our latest Spotle answer has also arrived just for you.
List of All Minute Cryptic Archive Puzzles
Here's a detailed look at all the recent Minute Cryptic answers so that you know what type of words to expect in this puzzle:
- October 16: Big Bad Wolf
- October 15: Parkour
- October 14: Drying
- October 13: Wither
- October 12: Glossy
- October 11: Flush
- October 10: Sublime
- October 9: On In Years
- October 8: Discovery
- October 7: Environment
- October 6: Tumbling
- October 5: Loves
- October 4: Mistreats
- October 3: Yes
- October 2: Contest
- October 1: Cellars
- September 30: Stones
- September 29: Geese
- September 28: Acts
- September 27: Divorce
- September 26: Humiliated
- September 25: Requests
- September 24: Ego
- September 23: I don't care
- September 22: Spoiled
- September 21: Ballet
- September 20: Crawl
- September 19: Volleyball
- September 18: Up And Left
- September 17: Thesis
- September 16: Laughter
- September 15: Clambers
Minute Cryptic Tips & Strategies
While players do need a rich vocabulary to decipher the mystery word, using our Minute Cryptic hints will also help you in the quiz. To further ease the process, here are some tips and tricks that you can try to find the Cryptic answer:
- Start with the definition clue to check whether you know the synonym of that clue.
- If you are unaware of the synonym, go through the indicators and eliminate them to find out which words you have to work with.
- Lastly, check the fodder and form a word with a meaning similar to the definition word.
That completes everything about the cryptic wordplay. Check out our recent coverage on LinkedIn Zip answer today on October 16.
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