Sent up a mad cartoon strip (7)
There’s a unique thrill that comes with staring down a deceptively simple string of words in a crossword puzzle, knowing a brilliant piece of wordplay...
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Elevated main road, way off (4)
The thrill of cracking a particularly clever crossword clue is unmatched. It’s that satisfying click when all the pieces fall into place, transforming a seemingly...
From the city of Montreal, I opt out (12)
The aroma of fresh coffee, the quiet rustle of the morning paper, and that familiar grid waiting patiently – for many of us, the daily...
It is clear that old boy has five debts (7)
Every seasoned crossword solver knows that feeling: the moment a new cryptic crossword clue lands on the page, promising a delicious mental workout. Today, we’re...
Go with poor wretches to increase pressure (4,3,5)
Some crossword clues hit differently. They arrive, innocent enough in their grid square, yet carry an almost impossible weight of meaning, demanding not just a...
Harass badger (6)
There are some crossword clues that, at first glance, appear to be a straightforward command, a direct instruction that might even raise an eyebrow. Then,...
Not so much gold for the landlord (6)
Ah, the classic head-scratcher! If you’ve stumbled upon the crossword clue “Not so much gold for the landlord (6)” and find yourself staring blankly at...
Fast form of protest (6,6)
Every dedicated solver of crossword puzzles knows that exhilarating moment of connection when a particularly clever clue clicks into place. But then there are those...
Volume that gives satisfaction (7)
There’s a unique thrill that courses through a crossword solver when confronted with a clue that, at first glance, seems utterly straightforward, only to reveal...
Hang out round a country in Africa (5)
Deciphering ‘Hang out round a country in Africa (5)‘ – A Crossword Clue Challenge The vibrant world of crosswords consistently offers up intriguing puzzles, each...