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Minute Cryptic September 17, 2026 Answer

One cryptic clue a day — this day’s solution and breakdown
By Ahmed Hassan
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Here is the Minute Cryptic answer for Thursday, September 17, 2026. Minute Cryptic sets one cryptic crossword clue a day — tap to reveal the solution below, then open the clue’s own page for the definition, the wordplay and the device behind it.

Today’s clue · September 17, 2026

The Origin of Species is Darwin's!

(6)

The answer isTHESIS

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Letters 6Device CharadeSet by Luna (community)Par 2Solvers 15,775

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Minute Cryptic is a free daily puzzle at minutecryptic.com built around a single cryptic crossword clue. You get one clue, a letter count, and a ladder of hints — the fewer hints you take, the better your score against par. Clues come from professional setters and from the community, and each one gets a short video walkthrough from its setter. This page is part of our complete daily archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minute Cryptic answer for September 17, 2026?
The clue was “The Origin of Species is Darwin's!” and the answer is THESIS.
What does “par” mean in Minute Cryptic?
Par is the number of hints the setter expects a solver to need. Solve with fewer hints than par and you beat the puzzle; the game also shows the average number of hints everyone else used that day.
How do I solve a cryptic clue?
Split the clue in two. One end is a plain definition of the answer; the rest is wordplay — an anagram, a hidden word, a reversal, a homophone or a charade — that spells the same word another way. The number in brackets tells you how many letters you need.