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Scramble, scrambled, scrambles (8)

Minute Cryptic clue · September 15, 2026 · answer and full explanation
By Ahmed Hassan
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The Minute Cryptic clue “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8) was set for Tuesday, September 15, 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 15, 2026

Scramble, scrambled, scrambles

(8)

The answer isCLAMBERS

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Letters 8Device AnagramSet by Members: Bluejay & GoobPar 3Solvers 19,009

The clue, colour-coded

Scramble, scrambled, scrambles
DefinitionWordplay / fodderLinking words

How this clue works

The definition

scrambles

Our definition here is 'scrambles', and our answer will be another word for that.

The wordplay

Scramble

This clue's fodder is 'Scramble'. We'll use these letters to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).

The answer

CLAMBERS

The clue reads “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles” (8). The definition part — “scrambles” — points straight at CLAMBERS, 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Open the September 15, 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 “Scramble, scrambled, scrambles”?
The answer is CLAMBERS (8 letters). Tap the reveal button above to see it in the answer card.
How do I read a cryptic clue like this?
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