Ready to be taken off the clothesline

Ready to be Taken Off the Clothesline: Cracking a Tricky Crossword Clue

Ah, the joy of a good crossword puzzle! The satisfying click of the pen on paper, the thrill of deciphering a tricky clue, the sense of accomplishment when you finally fill in that last square. But sometimes, even the most seasoned crossword solver can get stumped.

Today’s blog post focuses on a particularly tricky clue that has me scratching my head:

“Ready to be taken off the clothesline.”

This clue is a classic example of a wordplay puzzle. It’s not a direct definition of the answer, but rather a metaphorical or figurative description. To crack it, we need to think outside the box and explore the wordplay embedded within the clue.

Let’s break down the clue and analyze its parts:

“Ready to be taken off”

: This phrase implies a state of completion, readiness, or preparation. It suggests that something is finished and now awaits the next step in the process.

“Clothesline”

: This word evokes images of laundry hanging outside to dry. It suggests a temporary state of being, a holding pattern, before the final step.

Putting these elements together, we can start to form a picture of the answer. The clue hints at something that is prepared or finished, awaiting a transition or removal from a temporary location.

Now, it’s time to brainstorm potential answers. We can consider words related to laundry, garments, or anything that might be hung on a clothesline. We could also explore synonyms for “ready” or “finished,” like “prepared,” “complete,” or “done.”

As we delve deeper into the clue, remember to keep an eye out for wordplay. The answer might involve a pun, a double meaning, or a hidden association.

This clue is a real brain teaser, but with a little bit of deduction and creative thinking, we’re sure to find the answer. Stay tuned for the solution in the next post, and let us know in the comments if you have any guesses or insights!

Available Answers:

Dry.

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