The spun-around unlimited sign! (5)

The Minute Cryptic clue “The spun-around unlimited sign!” (5) was set for Monday, November 2, 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 · November 2, 2026

The spun-around unlimited sign!

(5)

The answer isEIGHT

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Letters 5Device ReversalSet by WREG (community)Par 2Solvers 18,503

The clue, colour-coded

The spun-around unlimited sign!
DefinitionWordplay / fodderLinking words

How this clue works

The definition

The spun-around unlimited sign!

This clue is an &lit, meaning that the whole clue is both definition and wordplay. Our definition here is 'The spun-around unlimited sign!', and our answer will be something that fits this description.

The wordplay

The + sign

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

The answer

EIGHT

The clue reads “The spun-around unlimited sign!” (5). The definition part — “The spun-around unlimited sign!” — points straight at EIGHT, and the rest of the clue builds it with reversal wordplay.

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This clue’s puzzle day

This clue was the Minute Cryptic for Monday, November 2, 2026. Open the November 2, 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 “The spun-around unlimited sign!”?
The answer is EIGHT (5 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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