Cracking the Code: “The Cockney’s Warmer Creature (5)”
Ah, the beauty of a good crossword clue. It’s a puzzle within a puzzle, a cryptic message leading you to the answer. Today’s challenge is a real head-scratcher: “The Cockney’s Warmer Creature (5)”.
This clue is a classic example of a double definition, meaning that the answer fits two separate, but related, meanings. The first part, “The Cockney’s Warmer Creature”, points to a specific word used by someone from London’s East End. The second part, “Warmer Creature,” is a more general description of a living being.
Let’s break it down:
The Cockney:
This refers to a person from the East End of London, known for their distinctive dialect and slang.
Warmer:
This is a bit ambiguous. It could refer to something that provides warmth, or something that is warmer than something else.
Creature:
This is a general term for a living being, animal or human.
So, the answer must be a word that fits both the Cockney slang for something that provides warmth and the general term for a warmer creature.
Don’t worry if you’re stumped. With a little bit of thought and a dash of lateral thinking, you’ll be able to crack this code. Let me know in the comments if you’ve figured it out!
Happy puzzling!
Available Answers:
OTTER.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Monday, 7 October 2024