Bank foreclosed after S&P hit bottom (5)
The Minute Cryptic clue “Bank foreclosed after S&P hit bottom” (5) was set for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Below is the answer — blurred until you tap — followed by the definition, the wordplay and why the letters land where they do.
Bank foreclosed after S&P hit bottom
(5)
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The answer
The clue reads “Bank foreclosed after S&P hit bottom” (5).
What SPANK means
An instance of spanking, separately or part of a multiple blows-beating; a smack, swat, or slap.
A slapping sound, as produced by spanking.
To beat, smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object, as punishment, gesture, or form of sexual interaction.
To soundly defeat, to trounce.
This clue’s puzzle day
This clue was the Minute Cryptic for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Open the August 15, 2026 puzzle page for that day’s write-up, or browse the full Minute Cryptic archive.