Athlete’s overheads? (7,5)
The world of crossword puzzles is a thrilling arena for mental athletes, a place where language, logic, and lateral thinking collide. Every so often, a...
Tag: Metro Cryptic
Richie’s single greeting (5)
The satisfying click of a perfectly placed letter, the sudden flash of insight that unlocks a stubbornly blank square – that’s the magic of a...
Insect on stand is cause of annoyance (7)
Today’s crossword clue presents a delightful challenge, a concise yet cunning phrase that demands both direct interpretation and a keen eye for wordplay. The crossword...
Politician and stiffly proper eastern cleric (5,8)
Every day, the ritual unfolds. For countless puzzle solvers, the morning coffee just isn’t complete without the satisfying thud of the newspaper, or the click...
Leans over sets of items (5)
Welcome, fellow word sleuths and puzzle aficionados, to another dive into the intricate world of cryptic definitions and clever wordplay! Today, we’re setting our sights...
French man changing small to soft drink (5)
Welcome, fellow word sleuths and puzzle aficionados! Today, we’re diving into a particularly piquant piece of wordplay that’s been causing quite a stir in the...
Have I the skill to be pleasant? (7)
Oh, the absolute thrill of staring at a seemingly impenetrable crossword clue ! That moment when your brain whirs, connecting disparate ideas, and then,zap, the...
I pester madly to get a welcome break (7)
The thrill of a truly masterful crossword clue is something only fellow word enthusiasts can fully appreciate. That moment when the seemingly opaque becomes brilliantly...
Go-it-alone politician brings about Italian result (13)
“Go-it-alone politician brings about Italian result (13)” – now this is a crossword clue that truly sparks curiosity! It’s one of those tantalizing phrases that...
Timeless awful children making blunders (6)
Sometimes, a crossword clue lands in your grid like a perfectly wrapped mystery, hinting at an answer that feels just within reach, yet stubbornly eludes...