Today's Minute Cryptic Answer, Explained - November 6, 2026

Minute Cryptic Answers And Hints - November 6, 2026 Published Nov 5, 2026, 7:50 AM EST Allyson Cochran is a Chicago-based Editor at TheGamer who has worked as a journalist since 2020 and in games journalism since 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and focuses primarily on guides, previews, and developer interviews, with particular expertise in cozy indie games and live-service FPS titles. She has interviewed numerous game directors, including those of games like Overwatch and Dead by Daylight. Allyson has written and edited thousands of guides, and she genuinely loves every minute of it. Today's Minute Cryptic is here to put your wordplay skills to the test. These clues might look like ordinary sentences at first glance, but there's usually plenty going on beneath the surface. If you're staring at today's clue wondering how on earth you're supposed to get from the wording to an answer, don't worry. We've got you covered. This guide breaks the clue down piece by piece, explaining how they all work together. If you're still stuck, you'll also find an extra hint to nudge you in the right direction before we reveal the full answer and explain exactly how everything comes together. Hints For Today's Minute Cryptic Clue (November 6, 2026) Today's clue is 'Very serious plot hole? (5)'. Below, we'll break down everything you need to solve it. Today's clue is a bit unique, as this is a double definition clue, meaning both parts define the same answer, with no wordplay. What Is Definition 1? Instead of giving away the answer immediately, let this section do a little cryptic detective work first. Take a peek below if you want a nudge toward what the clue is asking you to do. Our first definition is 'Very serious', so we're looking for a synonym that also fits the second definition. What Is Definition 2? Moving on to number two! Before jumping to the answer, let's put on our detective hats and work through this definition. Need a little help figuring out what it's pointing to? Open the spoiler below for a hint. Our second definition is 'Plot hole?' We're looking for another word for this that also fits our first definition. Answer Hints This hint gets you considerably closer to today's answer without dropping the whole thing in your lap, so you can still enjoy that little ohhhh moment when everything clicks. Think of a word that describes a solemn situation and can also refer to something found in a cemetery. If the clue has completely defeated you, we reveal the answer and explain exactly how it all comes together below. Expand the spoiler below for the answer and a breakdown of how it all comes together. The answer is 'grave'. “Very serious” is one definition of grave, meaning something severe or solemn. “Plot hole?” is the second definition. A grave is a hole in the ground where someone is buried. Both definitions point to the same answer: GRAVE.