Cracking the Code: “Make better piece of footwear, we hear (4)”
Ah, the delightful challenge of a crossword puzzle! That moment when you’re staring at a clue, your brain buzzing with possibilities, and then – BAM! – the answer hits you like a bolt of lightning. But what about those clues that leave you scratching your head, wondering if the setter has gone a little too far with the cryptic language?
Today’s puzzle throws us a curveball with the clue “Make better piece of footwear, we hear (4).” It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, isn’t it? “Make better” and “footwear” – what on earth does that mean?
Let’s break it down. The clue is a homophone, meaning it plays on words that sound alike but have different meanings. We’re looking for a word that sounds like “make better,” but also relates to footwear.
Think of words like “improve,” “enhance,” and even “repair.” Could any of these words have a connection to footwear?
The answer, my dear crossword solvers, is lurking within the clever wordplay. Let’s dive into the clue and see if we can unearth the hidden word!
Keywords:
Crossword clue, cryptic clue, homophone, wordplay, footwear
Available Answers:
HEAL.
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