Offering impossible for teetotallers? (8)

Stumped by “Offering Impossible for Teetotallers?” (8)

Ah, the joys (and occasional frustrations) of a good crossword puzzle! Today’s post dives into a particularly tricky clue that has left many solvers scratching their heads.

“Offering impossible for teetotallers?” (8).

This cryptic clue is a real brain teaser, playing on wordplay and a clever bit of misdirection. The clue itself hints at something that a teetotaller, someone who abstains from alcohol, wouldn’t be able to partake in. But what could it be?

Let’s break down the clue further.

“Offering”

: This suggests something being given or presented, perhaps as a gesture of hospitality.

“Impossible for teetotallers”

: This tells us that the offering is something alcoholic in nature.

(8)

: This indicates the length of the answer, which will be an eight-letter word.

Now, armed with this knowledge, we can start to piece together the solution. Consider the different ways the clue could be interpreted. Is it a specific type of drink? A gesture related to drinking? Or something else entirely?

Don’t worry if you’re still stuck! We’ll explore some potential solutions and thought processes in the comments section below. But before we do, I encourage you to try and crack this clue yourself.

Let’s see if we can decipher this cryptic puzzle together!

Available Answers:

LIBATION.

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