Great joy of having a broken toenail (7)

The Joy of a Broken Toenail? A Cryptic Crossword Clue That’s Got Us Stumped!

Ah, the joy of a cryptic crossword clue. They’re like a linguistic puzzle, a delightful exercise in deciphering hidden meanings and playing with the English language. But sometimes, they throw us a curveball, leaving us scratching our heads and muttering “what in the world?!”

Today’s clue, a mere seven letters long, has left me in a state of utter bewilderment. “Great joy of having a broken toenail (7)“… Seriously? What on earth does that mean?

My mind is racing, trying to untangle the cryptic layers. Is there a hidden pun? A wordplay on “broken” or “toenail”? Is it a reference to some obscure piece of folklore or a bizarre medical condition?

I’ve tried every trick in the book – anagrams, reverse wordplay, even consulting thesaurus after thesaurus. But this one has me stumped.

Perhaps you, dear reader, have a knack for deciphering these cryptic gems. Care to share your insights? Let’s crack this code together and bring this seemingly nonsensical clue to its knees!

Available Answers:

ELATION.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: –Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Tuesday, 30 July 2024