Know the Answer and its Explanation for Irish Daily Mail Quick Crossword Puzzle for the date 22th April 2024
by Sangeetha M | Updated Apr 22, 2024
The article talks about the crossword puzzle in the Irish Daily Mail. Every day, the puzzle has new topics, so you can learn while you play. It's hard to solve the puzzle at first, but if you keep practising, you'll improve and learn new things.
Inflammation of the lungs (9)
PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus, causing a range of respiratory symptoms. The term "PNEUMONIA" fits the description of "inflammation of the lungs" and corresponds perfectly with the clue's required nine-letter answer.
Lettuce type (3)
COS
Cos lettuce, also known as Romaine lettuce in some regions, is a type of lettuce known for its tall, upright head and dark green, long leaves with a firm rib down the center. The clue asks for a three-letter type of lettuce, and "COS" fits this description accurately.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly (6)
SAIGON
Before being renamed to Ho Chi Minh City in 1976 after the Vietnam War, this city was known as Saigon. It was the capital of the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). The six-letter historical name "SAIGON" is the correct response as it fits both the length requirement and historical context provided by the clue.
Heavy blow with the hand (5)
THUMP
A "thump" is a heavy, dull sound made typically by a blow given with the hand, or when something heavy strikes or falls onto a surface. The clue asks for a five-letter word that describes a heavy blow with the hand, and "THUMP" fits this description effectively.
Competitor in a race (6)
RUNNER
A "runner" is someone who runs, especially as a form of sports or competition. In the context of racing, a runner is a participant who competes in races, fitting the description of a "competitor in a race." The six-letter term "RUNNER" directly matches the query.
Maker (7)
BUILDER
A "builder" is someone who constructs something, typically a large structure such as a building or house. In a general sense, a builder is a maker of constructions, which directly fits the clue's description for a seven-letter word meaning "maker."
Respire (7)
BREATHE
To "respire" means to breathe, which is the act of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange inside the lungs—primarily involving oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion. The seven-letter word "BREATHE" perfectly encapsulates the definition of respire.
Origin or starting point (6)
SOURCE
The "source" is the point at which something begins or arises, such as the source of a river (where it originates) or the source of information (where the information comes from). The term accurately describes an origin or starting point, fitting neatly into the six-letter requirement of the clue.
Completely exhausted, informally (3,2)
ALL IN
The phrase "all in" is an informal way of saying that someone is completely exhausted or totally depleted of energy. It captures the feeling of having no resources or energy left, which aligns with the clue asking for a colloquial term meaning completely exhausted.
Deep violet-blue (6)
INDIGO
Indigo is a color that can be described as a deep violet-blue, part of the spectrum commonly known as the rainbow. It is a specific shade that fits the six-letter requirement of the clue and accurately describes the color mentioned.
Use a spade (3)
DIG
dig" is to use a spade or a similar tool to break up and move earth, soil, or other materials. It is the most direct and concise way to describe the action of using a spade, fitting perfectly as a three-letter answer to the clue.
Danny Boyle film based on music by the Beatles (9)
YESTERDAY
Yesterday" is a film directed by Danny Boyle that features a storyline heavily influenced by the music of The Beatles, particularly revolving around the concept of a world where everyone has forgotten The Beatles except for one singer-songwriter. The title of the film is also a famous song by The Beatles, fitting the clue perfectly.
Small vegetable (3)
PEA
A pea is a small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum, commonly known as a garden pea. It is a small vegetable, matching the clue's request for a three-letter term.
Scottish market town (5)
ELGIN
Elgin is a historic market town in Moray, Scotland, known for its medieval Elgin Cathedral. The town's name fits the five-letter requirement and aligns with the geographical clue provided.
Crowned head (7)
ROYALTY
The term "royalty" refers to members of a royal family, including kings, queens, princes, and princesses, who are collectively known as crowned heads. This seven-letter word encapsulates the concept of a crowned head broadly and elegantly.
Stinging plant (6)
NETTLE
Nettle is a type of plant known for its stinging hairs that can cause a sharp, stinging sensation when touched. This six-letter word directly answers the description of a stinging plant.
Find innocent (6)
ACQUIT
To "acquit" someone in a legal context means to declare them not guilty of a crime, effectively finding them innocent. This term fits perfectly as the six-letter answer to the clue.
Spider-Man, for example (9)
SUPERHERO
Spider-Man is a character best described as a superhero, which is a type of fictional hero known for having extraordinary powers or abilities. "SUPERHERO" is a nine-letter word that accurately describes characters like Spider-Man.
Thing for riding on waves (9)
SURFBOARD
A surfboard is a long, narrow board used in the sport of surfing to ride on waves. This nine-letter word specifically names the item used for this activity.
Pause from exertion (7)
RESPITE
"Respite" refers to a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant, such as physical exertion. The word matches the seven-letter requirement and captures the essence of taking a pause.
Speech or writing praising someone (6)
EULOGY
A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, typically delivered in honor of someone who has recently passed away. This six-letter word fits the description of the clue.
Sport type (6)
SQUASH
Squash is a racquet sport played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The term fits as a six-letter word describing a type of sport.
Unfastened (5)
CLEAR
The clue may have an error or typo as "clear" doesn’t fit the intended meaning of "unfastened." A more appropriate answer might be "loose" or "unpin," fitting the concept of being unfastened.
__ Ritchie, filmmaker (3)
GUY
Guy Ritchie is a well-known British filmmaker, recognized for directing films such as "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch." "Guy" is his first name and matches the three-letter requirement.
