A River Runs Through It… and Your Crossword Puzzle!
Ah, the joy of a good crossword puzzle. Those moments of furrowed brow, the pencil scratching furiously across the grid, the triumphant “Aha!” as the answer clicks into place. But sometimes, those pesky clues leave us stumped.
This week, I’m tackling a particularly tricky one:
“On the gunners’ trip back up the Italian river (4)“.
Now, I’m a crossword aficionado, but this one has me scratching my head. It’s a classic example of a clue that requires a bit of lateral thinking.
Let’s break it down:
“On the gunners’ trip”
– This suggests we’re looking for something associated with a journey involving weaponry.
“Back up”
– This implies movement in a reverse direction.
“The Italian River”
– This narrows our focus to a specific geographical feature.
Where do these elements intersect? It’s a puzzle within a puzzle! Join me as we dissect this cryptic clue and attempt to find the elusive answer.
Stay tuned for my analysis and, perhaps, a little bit of a “Eureka!” moment of our own!
Available Answers:
ARNO.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Monday, 12 August 2024