The cockney’s warmer creature (5)

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Cracking the Code: “The Cockney’s Warmer Creature (5)”

Ah, the beauty of a good crossword clue. It’s a puzzle within a puzzle, a cryptic message leading you to the answer. Today’s challenge is a real head-scratcher: “The Cockney’s Warmer Creature (5)”.

This clue is a classic example of a double definition, meaning that the answer fits two separate, but related, meanings. The first part, “The Cockney’s Warmer Creature”, points to a specific word used by someone from London’s East End. The second part, “Warmer Creature,” is a more general description of a living being.

Let’s break it down:

The Cockney:

This refers to a person from the East End of London, known for their distinctive dialect and slang.

Warmer:

This is a bit ambiguous. It could refer to something that provides warmth, or something that is warmer than something else.

Creature:

This is a general term for a living being, animal or human.

So, the answer must be a word that fits both the Cockney slang for something that provides warmth and the general term for a warmer creature.

Don’t worry if you’re stumped. With a little bit of thought and a dash of lateral thinking, you’ll be able to crack this code. Let me know in the comments if you’ve figured it out!

Happy puzzling!

The cockney's warmer creature (5)

Available Answers:

OTTER.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Monday, 7 October 2024