It’s rasher for a graduate to take on a Tory (5)

Cracking the Code: “It’s rasher for a graduate to take on a Tory (5)“

Ah, the joy of a good crossword puzzle. The satisfying click of the pen as you fill in the squares, the thrill of the “Aha!” moment when the solution finally clicks into place, the quiet smugness of finishing a particularly tricky grid. But sometimes, a clue throws a curveball, leaving you scratching your head and resorting to online dictionaries and obscure cross-referencing websites.

This week, one particularly intriguing clue has caught my attention, and I know it’s got many of you stumped. It’s the cryptic, “It’s rasher for a graduate to take on a Tory (5).”

Now, I’m not going to spoil the answer just yet. But let’s dissect the clue and see if we can uncover the hidden logic.

“It’s rasher for a graduate…” – This suggests a word related to boldness or courage, perhaps even recklessness.

“…to take on a Tory.” – This hints at a political context, possibly relating to an opposing ideology or party.

The number (5) indicates the length of the answer, which helps narrow down the possibilities.

So, let’s put on our thinking caps and start brainstorming. What word fits the bill, embodying the boldness of a graduate taking on a Tory?

Remember, cryptic clues often employ wordplay, puns, double meanings, and clever misdirection. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and play with the words!

Leave your guesses in the comments below, and we’ll reveal the answer in our next post. Good luck, and happy solving!

Available Answers:

BACON.

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