Quietens many with charitable gifts (5)
Welcome, fellow word sleuths and puzzle enthusiasts! There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of encountering a wonderfully crafted crossword clue that initially leaves you scratching...
Tag: Metro Cryptic
Ghastly bishop caught by camera, perhaps (7)
The daily pursuit of deciphering a challenging crossword clue is a ritual for many, a mental workout that offers both frustration and immense satisfaction. Today,...
Firstborn (or second) starts chopping herbs to make beetroot soup (7)
Today’s featured crossword clue is a delightful little puzzle that might have you scratching your head over your morning coffee. We’re looking at: ‘Firstborn (or...
Incan chariots travelling out of time (13)
The satisfying click of a perfectly placed letter, the sudden spark of insight that transforms a jumble of words into a coherent answer – these...
A flower came up (5)
Hello, fellow word warriors and cryptic connoisseurs! Welcome back to the blog where we tackle the daily labyrinth of letters and the delightful dances of...
Poor clue around twitch at base of fingernail (7)
There are thosecrossword cluesthat jump out at you, not because they’re immediately obvious, but because they’re delightfully devious, promising a mental workout worthy of celebration....
Haughty rook swooping (13)
Some crossword clues just demand a second, third, and even fourth look. They sit there, seemingly innocent, yet packed with layers of misdirection and brilliant...
Tons therefore from that place (6)
Unpacking a Clever Crossword Clue: “Tons therefore from that place (6)“ Every dedicated crossword solver knows the thrill of encountering a clue that, at first...
Slowly develop when visiting Havana, note (8)
A truly captivating crossword clue can linger in the mind, a delightful puzzle box waiting to be unlocked. Sometimes, it’s a straightforward definition, while other...
Small brook in brilliant setting (4)
Ah, the thrill of the chase! That moment when a particularly elegant, yet stubbornly opaque, crossword clue lands on your desk (or screen), challenging your...