Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef (7)
The Minute Cryptic clue “Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef” (7) was set for Monday, November 9, 2026. Below is the answer — blurred until you tap — followed by the definition, the wordplay and why the letters land where they do.
Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef
(7)
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How this clue works
The definition
Whistle-blower
Our definition here is 'Whistle-blower', and our answer will be something that fits this description.The wordplay
greed + reef
This clue's fodder is 'greed' and 'reef'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).The answer
The clue reads “Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef” (7). The definition part — “Whistle-blower” — points straight at REFEREE, 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 Monday, November 9, 2026. Open the November 9, 2026 puzzle page for that day’s write-up, or browse the full Minute Cryptic archive.