“Describing the harvest as a fait accompli? (3,3,5)” – A Cryptic Challenge
Ah, the joys of cryptic crosswords! Those little puzzles that make you feel like you’re cracking codes, deciphering secret messages, and ultimately, feeling triumphant when you finally understand the convoluted clue. Today’s clue, “Describing the harvest as a fait accompli? (3,3,5)“, is a prime example of the satisfyingly challenging nature of these puzzles.
At first glance, the clue seems straightforward: what word describes a harvest, and what phrase means “a fait accompli?” The real challenge lies in understanding how these two seemingly unrelated concepts are linked.
Let’s break down the clue:
“Describing the harvest”
: This tells us we need a word that describes the act of gathering crops.
“as a fait accompli”
: This phrase means something that is already decided or settled, an unavoidable outcome.
The clue asks for a word that links these two concepts. This is where the cryptic nature of the clue shines through. We need to find a word that implies a harvest that is already done, a “fait accompli,” rather than an ongoing process.
Perhaps there’s a word that suggests the harvest is “complete” or “finished”? Or maybe it’s a word that refers to the result of the harvest, rather than the action itself?
Let’s play with some possibilities. Is there a word that suggests a harvest that is “abundant” or “rich”? Could it be a word describing the “yield” of the harvest?
The trick, as always, is to think outside the box, play with the language, and let your imagination run wild. Remember, a good cryptic clue is a puzzle, a riddle, and a linguistic game all wrapped up in one.
So, grab your pencil and paper, put on your thinking cap, and let’s see if you can crack this cryptic code! I’ll be back later to reveal the answer, but for now, happy solving!
Available Answers:
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