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Ah, the daily crossword – a true test of wit, wordplay, and sometimes, sheer stubbornness. There’s nothing quite like that satisfying click as another grid piece falls into place, and conversely, nothing quite as vexing as a stubborn
crossword clue
that refuses to yield. Today, we’re diving deep into one such head-scratcher: ‘More foolhardy (6)‘. A seemingly straightforward request, yet one that has caused many a seasoned solver to pause and ponder.
This isn’t just any
crossword clue
; it’s a comparative adjective. Immediately, our brains should be whirring with the possibilities of ‘-er’ endings, or perhaps even an irregular comparative form. The ‘more’ itself is the explicit giveaway, pointing us directly towards a word that describes a heightened state of being ‘foolhardy’. But as we all know, a direct instruction doesn’t always lead to a direct answer in the whimsical world of crosswords.
The six-letter constraint for this
crossword clue
is both a blessing and a curse. It narrows down the vast ocean of words, eliminating many longer possibilities, but still leaves a substantial pool of potential candidates. We’re looking for a word that perfectly captures that intensified sense of recklessness, impulsiveness, or daring, but with the precision required by the grid. When tackling a
crossword clue
like this, especially a comparative one, it’s crucial to think beyond surface synonyms.
Consider the root word ‘foolhardy’. What are its core components? It implies a lack of sense combined with boldness or daring, often to a dangerous degree. How does ‘more’ amplify both of these characteristics? Is it just a simple addition of ‘-er’ to a synonym, or is there a more nuanced, perhaps less common, synonym for ‘foolhardy’ that forms its comparative in a specific, six-letter way? Every
crossword clue
is a mini-puzzle in itself, and this one really makes us dig into vocabulary.
Sometimes the trick to a comparative
crossword clue
is finding a base word that
already
has a comparative form that isn’t just ‘-er’ appended. Other times, it’s about looking for synonyms of the base word that are themselves six letters long, and whose comparative forms might be even more direct. Don’t be afraid to mentally cycle through similar adjectives and their comparative counterparts. Think about words that mean reckless, rash, audacious, daring, or imprudent, and then try to form their comparatives. Which of those fits the six-letter count? This is where a good vocabulary really shines when facing a challenging
crossword clue
.
The brilliance of such a
crossword clue
lies in its ability to force us to not just recall a word, but to truly understand its nuance and grammatical form. It encourages a deeper dive into the relationship between adjectives and their intensified versions. Often, context from surrounding
crossword clues
can provide valuable intersecting letters, which can be the key to unlocking the puzzle. If you have some intersecting letters, use them to your advantage!
This particular ‘More foolhardy (6)‘
crossword clue
is a fantastic example of how seemingly simple phrasing can hide layers of linguistic depth. It forces us to truly consider the meaning of comparison and the subtle differences between similar words. Keep those brain cells firing, fellow solvers! The satisfaction of cracking this type of
crossword clue
is immense, making all the head-scratching worthwhile.
Available Answers:
RASHER.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Metro Quick Crossword Clues Sunday, 19 October 2025