The term 'in a minute' is an expression used to indicate that something will happen SOON. It can be broken down into three crossword solutions: SOON (4 letters), NOTYET (6 letters), and PRONTO (6 letters). SOON indicates that something will happen in the near future, NOTYET implies that it hasn't happened yet, and PRONTO is a synonym for quickly. Together, these words suggest that something will happen SOON, but not immediately.