Flashlight you might carry for someone (5)

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Flashlight you might carry for someone (5): Cracking the Clue

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop with a particularly tricky clue:

“Flashlight you might carry for someone (5)“

. While the answer is quite straightforward once you decipher it, it took me a moment to really get my head around it.

The clue utilizes a bit of wordplay, relying on the double meaning of “carry” to lead you to the solution. At first glance, you might think about the literal act of carrying a physical flashlight. But the clue is hinting at a more figurative sense, where carrying something is an act of emotional support.

Let me know if you’ve managed to crack this clue. And if you’re still stumped, feel free to leave a comment below – we can tackle this together!

Flashlight you might carry for someone (5)

Available Answers:

TORCH.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Thursday, 17 October 2024