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Outdated version of Messenger pinged endlessly, glitching over nothing (6)

Minute Cryptic clue · August 27, 2026 · answer and full explanation
By Ahmed Hassan
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The Minute Cryptic clue “Outdated version of Messenger pinged endlessly, glitching over nothing” (6) was set for Thursday, August 27, 2026.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 27, 2026

Outdated version of Messenger pinged endlessly, glitching over nothing

(6)

The answer isPIGEON

No spoilers — the answer stays blurred until you tap.

Letters 6Device AnagramSet by Avitable & Cory (community)Par 2Solvers 15,727

The clue, colour-coded

Outdated version of Messenger pinged endlessly, glitching over nothing
DefinitionWordplay / fodderLinking words

How this clue works

The definition

Outdated version of Messenger

Our definition here is 'Outdated version of Messenger' - it's a description of our answer.

The wordplay

pinged + nothing

This clue's fodder is 'pinged' and 'nothing'. We'll use the letters of one with a short substitute for the other to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).

The answer

PIGEON

The clue reads “Outdated version of Messenger pinged endlessly, glitching over nothing” (6). The definition part — “Outdated version of Messenger” — points straight at PIGEON, and the rest of the clue builds it with anagram wordplay.

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This clue’s puzzle day

This clue was the Minute Cryptic for Thursday, August 27, 2026. Open the August 27, 2026 puzzle page for that day’s write-up, or browse the full Minute Cryptic archive.

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What is the answer to “Outdated version of Messenger pinged endlessly, glitching over nothing”?
The answer is PIGEON (6 letters). Tap the reveal button above to see it in the answer card.
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