Have you all wondered, how a puzzle game can be both interesting and also useful for you at the same time? Yes, that game is called crossword, in which we will be learning new words and also at the same time making you do different work than the normal routine. If you play crosswords, there will be a new topic that will change every day, and so our knowledge of the topic also will improve.
Book I lauded that’s represented magnet for bees? (8)
Answer: BUDDLEIA
In Book I, this plant is often lauded for its ability to attract bees like a magnet. Known for its vibrant blooms, the Buddleia, also called the butterfly bush, is a favorite among gardeners for its bee-attracting qualities.
Lament European women interrupting security (6)
Answer: BEWAIL
European women lament interruptions in security measures. This verb captures the essence of expressing sorrow or grief, often vocally, over the intrusion or disruption to safety protocols or systems.
A substantial fellow touring new Oxfordshire town (8)
Answer: ABINGDON
A substantial fellow is touring a new town in Oxfordshire. Abingdon, known for its rich history and scenic beauty, is represented here as the destination of this notable visitor exploring its streets and landmarks.
Recall official document about second sci-fi writer (6)
Answer: ASIMOV
In a recall, an official document revolves around the mention of a second sci-fi writer. This clue hints at the legendary Isaac Asimov, renowned for his contributions to science fiction literature, prompting readers to remember his works in the context of official documentation.
Excerpt of music at show and musical (4)
Answer: CATS
This musical clue refers to an excerpt of music from a show and musical. Cats is one of the most famous musicals worldwide, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, known for its memorable tunes and enchanting performances.
Some in red dressed right for one favouring new ideas (10)
Answer: MODERNISER
Some in red dressed right for one favouring new ideas suggests an individual who supports innovation and progress. Some in red hints at the letters in the word red, which are rearranged to form MODERNISER. This person embraces modernity and is open to new concepts or ideologies.
A gift to end an engagement? (5,8)
Answer: PEACE OFFERING
A gift to end an engagement? implies a gesture aimed at resolving conflicts or tensions. In this case, end an engagement suggests ending a disagreement or dispute. A PEACE OFFERING fits the bill, as it’s a symbolic gesture of reconciliation or appeasement, typically given to resolve conflicts.
Engineer started eating in commercial area (7,6)
Answer: TRADING ESTATE
Engineer started eating suggests the letters in TRADING, while commercial area refers to ESTATE. Combining them gives us TRADING ESTATE, a place where businesses operate and goods are bought and sold.
East German artist is in college education, shunned by society? (10)
Answer: OSTRACISED
East German artist suggests the letters in OSTRACISED, while college education hints at ED and shunned by society describes the overall situation. Therefore, OSTRACISED fits as the answer.
Shiny mineral adopted by ceramic artists (4)
Answer: MICA
Shiny mineral hints at MICA, which is known for its reflective properties. Adopted by ceramic artists suggests that ceramic artists commonly use mica in their work.
Stay getting round amid quantity of drink in the U.S. (6)
Answer: LOITER
Stay getting round implies LOITER, a word meaning to remain in a place without any apparent purpose. Amid quantity of drink in the U.S. hints at the letters US placed within the word, resulting in LOITER.
Company curtailed awful lease requiring disposal of assets? (4,4)
Answer: FIRE SALE
Company suggests a business-related term. Awful lease hints at a problematic contractual agreement. Requiring disposal of assets implies a hurried sale. Putting it together, we get FIRE SALE, which refers to a rapid selling-off of goods at discounted prices.
Spots uncovered herb or piece of bacon (6)
Answer: RASHER
Spots uncovered suggests removing a cover or layer. Herb or piece of bacon refers to a food item. Combining these hints leads to RASHER, which is a thin slice of bacon, often seen in breakfast dishes.
Place making cheesy products? (8)
Answer: CREAMERY
Place making implies a location or establishment. Cheesy products suggests items related to cheese. The answer is CREAMERY, which is a place where cheese and other dairy products are made.
Feature of a tree in local office (6)
Answer: BRANCH
Feature of a tree refers to a part of a tree. Local office hints at a place within proximity. The answer, BRANCH, fits both descriptions as it’s a part of a tree and also a term for a local division or office of an organization.
Form heaps in essence? (5)
Answer: DRIFT
Form heaps indicates a process of accumulation. In essence implies the basic or fundamental nature of something. The answer is DRIFT, which means to be carried along in a current or to accumulate in piles, capturing the essence of forming heaps.
Pull back of sledge or light toboggan (4)
Answer: LUGE
The term pull back suggests a reversal, and when applied to a sledge or light toboggan, it leads to the answer LUGE, which is a type of sled used in racing down ice tracks. The wordplay hints at reversing the word for a sledge or toboggan, resulting in the solution.
Sort of rock? It decreases further with month gone (4,3)
Answer: IRON ORE
Sort of rock refers to a type of mineral, and It decreases further with month gone suggests removing a month from the word, leading to the answer IRON ORE. The solution fits both the definition of a type of rock and the wordplay of removing the letters for a month.
Five points in German city (5)
Answer: ESSEN
Five points in German translates to ESSEN, which is not only a German city but also a wordplay for five points. The answer satisfies both aspects of the clue, showcasing how language and context intersect in crossword puzzles.
Emir I cast wrongly offers suspension of hostilities (9)
Answer: ARMISTICE
Emir I cast wrongly hints at rearranging letters to form a phrase, which, when deciphered, yields ARMISTICE, meaning suspension of hostilities. The clue demonstrates how anagrams and definitions can intertwine to create challenging yet satisfying solutions.
Purchase starter for lunch always on time (8)
Answer: LEVERAGE
Purchase starter for lunch suggests taking the first letter of the word purchase, which is P. When combined with always on time, it forms the word leverage, which indeed means utilizing something to maximum advantage, often in a timely manner.
Busy type beginning to formulate complaint (4)
Answer: BEEF
Busy type refers to someone who is occupied or engaged in a task. Beginning to formulate suggests the start of creating something, and complaint indicates expressing dissatisfaction. When we combine these, we get the word BEEF, which means a complaint or grievance.
Presenter Anita in Middle East country putting down India (4)
Answer: RANI
Presenter Anita in a Middle Eastern country puts down India. The answer is RANI, which refers to a queen in India, fitting the theme of putting India down in a Middle Eastern context.
Place with workers keeping fine name for tropical food (9)
Answer: PLANTAINS
Keeping fine name suggests taking the letters FINE and rearranging them within the word. Tropical food clues us into the answer PLANTAINS, which are a type of tropical fruit often found in places where farm workers cultivate crops.
By the sound of it, outstanding poetic work (3)
Answer: ODE
Outstanding poetic work hints at a short lyrical poem. When we put these together, we get ODE, which sounds like owed and is a type of lyrical poem known for its elevated style and serious tone.
Stylishness in gent without jacket around filming location (4)
Answer: ELAN
The absence of the jacket hints at informality or casualness, which often characterizes film sets. The wordplay here involves gent for gentleman and location for the setting of a film, leading to the word ELAN for stylishness.
One moving in leisurely fashion in street given wave? (8)
Answer: STROLLER
One moving in a leisurely fashion in a street given a wave? leads to STROLLER. The question suggests someone leisurely walking (strolling) down a street, and the hint of a wave points to the baby stroller’s resemblance to a wave-like motion.
Way of walking in entrance, reportedly (4)
Answer: GAIT
Reportedly indicates a homophone clue, where the answer sounds like another word. Way of walking hints at gait, which sounds like gate, an entrance. Therefore, the answer is GAIT.
Notice doctor carrying item oddly that is more sordid? (7)
Answer: SEEDIER
Notice doctor suggests we look for an anagram of doctor carrying another word. Item oddly indicates we take every other letter from item. When combined, we get seedier, meaning more sordid or morally degraded.
Medical site supported by cathedral city in a sensible way (6)
Answer: SANELY
Medical site suggests a place related to medicine, cathedral city hints at a place known for its cathedral, and in a sensible way implies an adverb. Combining these, sanely fits the description. Therefore, the answer is SANELY.
Singer in commercial venue lately invaded by the Spanish (5)
Answer: ADELE
This clue suggests a famous singer’s name, referencing their recent performance in a commercial venue and an invasion by the Spanish. The singer who fits this description is Adele. Therefore, the answer is ADELE.
Silly way in which pantomime ends? (5)
Answer: INANE
Silly way that’s related to how a pantomime, typically a form of theatrical performance, might conclude. The answer is INANE, meaning foolish or absurd.
Helen’s mother was first given aid after concealing identity (4)
Answer: LEDA
In Greek mythology, Leda was the mother of Helen of Troy. Was first given aid hints at taking the first letters of aid, which are a. After concealing identity suggests removing one letter, giving us Leda.
