Weird being reckless with money? (7)
Some crossword clues are designed to make you pause, to truly stare at the grid and wonder if the setter has completely lost their mind...
Tag: Metro Cryptic
Strict US soldier allowed in free (5)
Welcome, fellow word sleuths and linguistic adventurers, to another deep dive into the fascinating world of crossword puzzles! There’s nothing quite like the mental workout...
Archbishop, stiffly formal, took food (7)
The quiet satisfaction of a well-crafted crossword clue landing just right is a feeling every puzzle enthusiast chases. Some clues are immediate, their wordplay transparent...
Bunny’s end featured in press cutting (4)
The daily dance with the cryptic crossword clue is often a delightful mental workout, pushing us to think beyond the obvious and embrace the beautiful...
Run into armed takeover with illness (5)
Oh, the joy of a fresh grid! There’s nothing quite like that first glance at the clues, a hopeful anticipation bubbling up as you eye...
Wavy lines in note made to stretch (7)
The brilliance of a well-constructed crossword clue lies in its ability to simultaneously inform and obscure, guiding the solver through a labyrinth of words while...
Former vehicle having admirer on the blower (9,3)
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of staring down a seemingly impenetrable crossword clue. That moment when the words dance before your eyes, offering tantalizing...
Avoid being next to overtake (6)
Some crossword clues possess a singular elegance, presenting a seemingly contradictory set of instructions that, upon deeper inspection, coalesce into a perfectly fitting solution. The...
Evangelise when fruit found round river (6)
There’s a particular kind of thrill that comes with deciphering a cryptic crossword clue, isn’t there? That moment when the seemingly nonsensical phrase clicks into...
Fruit to drop down for bird (8,4)
Welcome back, fellow word warriors! Today’s deep dive into the fascinating world of crossword clues brings us a real gem: ‘Fruit to drop down for...