Northwest evacuated? (2,3,4)
Minute Cryptic clue · September 18, 2026 · answer and full explanation
The Minute Cryptic clue “Northwest evacuated?” (2,3,4) was set for Friday, September 18, 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 · September 18, 2026
Northwest evacuated?
(2,3,4)
The answer isUP AND LEFT
No spoilers — the answer stays blurred until you tap.
Letters 9Device Double definitionSet by Tom K (community)Par 3Solvers 14,956
The clue, colour-coded
Northwest evacuated?
DefinitionWordplay / fodderLinking words
How this clue works
The answer
UP AND LEFT
The clue reads “Northwest evacuated?” (2,3,4).
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This clue’s puzzle day
This clue was the Minute Cryptic for Friday, September 18, 2026. Open the September 18, 2026 puzzle page for that day’s write-up, or browse the full Minute Cryptic archive.
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