Crack the Tell

Tonight’s case

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Every clue
leaves a tell.

Read the clue. Spot the signal. Build the answer.

Case 208

The clue

Villain's triumph, a serpent concealing the ray gun (6)
  • Definition
  • Indicator
  • Fodder

Pip’s note

Look for the answer hiding in plain sight.

A new cryptic investigation every night.

  1. 1Read the storyEvery clue is a crafted cryptic puzzle.
  2. 2Mark the evidenceIdentify the definition, indicator, and fodder.
  3. 3Crack the caseAssemble the parts, reveal the answer.