Bible's central motto: turning the other cheek(s)? (6)

The Minute Cryptic clue “Bible's central motto: turning the other cheek(s)?” (6) was set for Saturday, August 29, 2026. Below is the answer — blurred until you tap — followed by the definition, the wordplay and why the letters land where they do.

Minute Cryptic · August 29, 2026

Bible's central motto: turning the other cheek(s)?

(6)

The answer isBOTTOM

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The clue, colour-coded

Bible's central motto: turning the other cheek(s)?
DefinitionWordplay / fodderLinking words

How this clue works

The definition

the other cheek(s)?

Our definition here is 'the other cheek(s)?', and our answer will be something that describes.

The wordplay

Bible + motto

This clue's fodder is 'Bible' and 'motto'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).

The answer

BOTTOM

The clue reads “Bible's central motto: turning the other cheek(s)?” (6). The definition part — “the other cheek(s)?” — points straight at BOTTOM, and the rest of the clue builds it with reversal wordplay.

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What BOTTOM means

/ˈbɒtəm/noun / verb / adjective
noun

The lowest part of anything.

“Footers appear at the bottoms of pages.”
noun

Character, reliability, staying power, dignity, integrity or sound judgment.

“lack bottom”
verb

To furnish (something) with a bottom.

“to bottom a chair”
verb

To wind (like a ball of thread etc.).

Synonyms

catcher, derriere, sit upon, 🍑, base, bottomland, freighter, merchant ship

This clue’s puzzle day

This clue was the Minute Cryptic for Saturday, August 29, 2026. Open the August 29, 2026 puzzle page for that day’s write-up, or browse the full Minute Cryptic archive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Bible's central motto: turning the other cheek(s)?”?
The answer is BOTTOM (6 letters). Tap the reveal button above to see it in the answer card.
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