One who makes a commotion in a boat-race? (5)

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat… And Make a Commotion!

Today’s crossword clue has us taking to the water, but not for a leisurely paddle. This time, we’re in the thick of a boat race, where one individual is causing quite the stir.

The clue, “One who makes a commotion in a boat-race? (5),” is a bit of a head-scratcher. It’s not about the excitement of the race itself, but the

person

who’s disrupting the calm.

Let’s break it down. We’re looking for a five-letter word that describes someone who’s creating a fuss, a disturbance, an uproar. Think about the image: a tense boat race, and this individual is making sure everyone knows about it.

This clue is a bit of a trick, playing on our assumptions about boat races. It’s easy to think of the competitors themselves, but the answer is someone else entirely.

Ready to give it a go? Let me know in the comments if you’ve solved it!

One who makes a commotion in a boat-race? (5)

Available Answers:

ROWER.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Tuesday, 17 September 2024