Scramble, scrambled, scrambles (8)
Minute Cryptic Answer — September 15, 2026
Scramble, scrambled, scrambles (8)
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Answer explained
scrambles means climbs awkwardly, so the answer is a third-person verb describing that action.
Scramble is the source word, giving the letters SCRAMBLE.
scrambled instructs an anagram, changing SCRAMBLE to CLAMBERS.
CLAMBERS matches scrambles because it means climbs awkwardly.
Explainer
Answer
clambers
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The Minute Cryptic answer to “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8) is CLAMBERS — 8 letters. It ran on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, a member submission from Bluejay & Goob, and it turns on anagram of scramble wordplay. Below you'll find the answer on its own, the clue taken apart a piece at a time, and what to look for the next time the same trick shows up.
“Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8) — answer
CLAMBERS (8)
The letters run C • • • • • • S, and the tiles above spell the answer out in full. If you only wanted a nudge, the highlighted clue above gives you the indicator, the fodder and the definition one at a time, the same way the game does.
Why the answer is CLAMBERS
“scrambles” means climbs awkwardly, so the answer is a third-person verb describing that action.
“Scramble” is the source word, giving the letters SCRAMBLE.
“scrambled” instructs an anagram, changing SCRAMBLE to CLAMBERS.
CLAMBERS matches “scrambles” because it means climbs awkwardly.
Minute Cryptic also films a short explainer for this clue if you'd rather hear it walked through.
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Minute Cryptic publishes one cryptic crossword clue a day at minutecryptic.com — no grid, no streak, just the clue, three nudges and a short video explainer. Scoring is golf-style: every clue carries a par counted in hints, and each nudge or revealed letter costs a stroke. Clues come from editor Liam Runnalls and from community setters. This one came from community member Bluejay & Goob, with a par of 3 hints.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Minute Cryptic answer to “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8)?
CLAMBERS — 8 letters. The clue ran on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, a member submission from Bluejay & Goob.
Why is the answer CLAMBERS?
“scrambles” is the definition. “scrambled” is the indicator, working on “Scramble”. That gives CLAMBERS.
How many letters is the answer to “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8)?
8 letters, running C • • • • • • S.
What kind of cryptic clue is “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8)?
An anagram of scramble clue. The indicator is “scrambled”.
What was par for “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8)?
3 hints, and solvers average 0. Par counts nudges rather than guesses, so taking fewer than 3 on this clue puts you under par. 23 people have solved it.
Where can I find today's Minute Cryptic answer?
The Minute Cryptic answer today page always shows the current clue with every nudge highlighted.