Hot fluid lies round about city (8)
The art of the cryptic crossword clue lies in its elegant misdirection, its subtle nudges towards the true solution hidden beneath layers of seemingly ordinary...
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Fish dish – the rascal wants one (6)
Welcome back, fellow word sleuths and cryptic enthusiasts! There’s nothing quite like the satisfying ping in your brain when a particularly clever crossword clue finally...
Insult having walked the plank? (6)
“Insult having walked the plank? (6)” – now that’s a crossword clue that immediately grabs your attention. It’s got all the hallmarks of a really...
A one-off time period (4)
Unlocking “A One-Off Time Period (4)”: A Crossword Clue Deep Dive Ever found yourself staring at a particular crossword clue, the answer hovering just out...
Mate accepted Edward’s cycle (5)
Ah, the thrill of a fresh cryptic crossword clue ! There’s nothing quite like staring down a seemingly simple string of words only to realize...
Location where fish heard (5)
Today’s focus is on a particular five-letter crossword clue that has prompted more than a few head-scratches among solvers: “Location where fish heard (5)“. This...
Walk 101 back to cold place (3,3)
The Cold Case: Deconstructing ‘Walk 101 back to cold place (3,3)‘ Crossword Clue Every so often, a crossword clue lands on the grid that stops...
Girl, during month, gets to ham it up (7)
There’s a certain magic to a well-crafted crossword clue, isn’t there? That moment when a seemingly nonsensical phrase suddenly snaps into place, revealing a clever...
Initially gems refuse to sparkle (7)
Today, we’re turning our attention to a particularly intriguing brain-teaser, one of those stellar crossword clues that seems simple on the surface but unpacks a...
Expects fool to lead injured emus (7)
Today, we’re diving headfirst into a truly fascinating example of a cryptic crossword clue that, at first glance, might just have you scratching your head....