Express Pleasure, Say, at Clubs Used for a Pastime (7)
Ah, the joy of a satisfying crossword solve! That “Aha!” moment when the right word finally clicks into place is truly something special. But sometimes, even the most seasoned solver can be stumped by a tricky clue.
This week’s clue, “Express Pleasure, Say, at Clubs Used for a Pastime (7)”, has left me scratching my head for a bit. It’s a classic example of a clue that requires a bit of lateral thinking. It’s not just about the literal meaning of the words, but about understanding the nuances and the playful wordplay that crossword setters love to employ.
So, how do we approach this?
First, let’s break down the clue into its individual components:
Express Pleasure, Say:
This is a clear indication that we’re looking for a word or phrase that denotes happiness or enjoyment. Think of synonyms for “pleasure” and how they might be expressed in everyday speech.
Clubs Used for a Pastime:
This points to a specific type of club. The word “pastime” suggests a leisure activity, so we need to consider clubs that are used for recreation or enjoyment.
Putting these elements together, we need a word that signifies joy or satisfaction, and that is somehow connected to clubs used for a pastime.
Are you ready to crack this clue? Take a moment to think it over, and let me know if you’ve got the answer! I’ll be back later with my own solution and an explanation of how I arrived at it.
Happy solving!
Available Answers:
PURSUIT.
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