Metro Cryptic Crossword Answer For March 25, 2024
by J Nandhini | Updated Mar 25, 2024
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Not a single tradesman is a racketeer (6-6)
Answer: DOUBLE DEALER
A "double dealer" is someone who engages in deceit or dishonesty, especially by pretending to be loyal or honest while actually betraying trust or engaging in fraudulent activities. In this context, "not a single tradesman" suggests that no legitimate tradesman would engage in racketeering, indicating the opposite of a double dealer.
The point at which current motivation is available (5)
Answer: POWER
"Power" is the point at which current motivation or energy is available. This could refer to electrical power, where current (electricity) is available to perform work or provide energy.
Determined to incite to attack (3,2)
Answer: SET ON
"Set on" means determined to incite or urge someone or something to attack. It implies actively encouraging or prompting an attack or aggressive action.
Endless craft associated with 6 Down, maybe? (3)
Answer: BOA
"Boa" is a type of craft that could be associated with the answer to 6 Down, which is "BENCHMARK." Additionally, "endless" suggests removing the last letter from "boat" to get "boa," which is a type of snake or a feathered garment
The magistrates take note of a point of reference in the survey (9)
Answer: BENCHMARK
In surveying, a "benchmark" is a point of reference, usually marked by a physical object or a marker, used as a starting point for survey measurements. Magistrates, as legal authorities, might take note of such benchmarks for various purposes.
Is hard when broken up and may be indigestible (6)
Answer: RADISH
A "radish" is a type of vegetable that is firm or hard when broken up, and it may be indigestible for some people due to its spicy flavor or fibrous texture.
Not moving the reason for interruption in radio activity (6)
Answer: STATIC
In this clue, "Not moving" refers to the idea of something being still or not changing. "Reason for interruption in radio activity" suggests interference, which can cause static in radio transmissions.
Those who have worked with a will (9)
Answer: TESTATORS
A "testator" is someone who has made a will, indicating their wishes for their possessions after death. The clue cleverly uses the wordplay of "worked with a will," where "with a will" means with determination, and "worked" implies activity or labor, leading to "testators."
Very short notice given to a girl (3)
Answer: ADA
This clue employs a wordplay technique called charade, where "A" (very short, just one letter) and "da" (informal for "notice") combine to form "ADA," which is a girl's name
Proprietor of beastly place near the eastern tip of Scotland! (5)
Answer: LAIRD
In Scotland, a "laird" is a landowner, often associated with rural estates or places. "Beastly place" hints at the countryside, and "near the eastern tip of Scotland" points to areas like Aberdeenshire or Angus, where such estates might be found
Disprove a brute has been converted (5)
Answer: REBUT
"Disprove" is the definition, and "a brute has been converted" is the wordplay. "Brute" suggests an aggressive or rough person, and if you convert (or rearrange) the letters in "brute," you get "rebut," which means to refute or prove wrong.
One who's quick to film the gunman in the western? (12)
Answer: SHARPSHOOTER
This clue is a cryptic definition. "One who's quick to film" suggests someone who is adept at using a camera quickly. "The gunman in the western" could refer to a sharpshooter, a skilled marksman, often depicted in western movies
Think over the extremes of loyalty on purpose (12)
Answer: DELIBERATELY
"Think over" indicates the wordplay, and "extremes of loyalty" suggests the first and last letters of "loyalty," which are "L" and "Y." Put them "on purpose," meaning intentionally, and you get "DELIBERATELY," which means intentionally or on purpose.
In any case, they will provide the surroundings (3,6)
Answer: LAW COURTS
This clue is a straightforward definition. "In any case" suggests universality, and "they will provide the surroundings" implies a place where legal proceedings happen, which is the "LAW COURTS."
Brave enough to be disguised in drag (6)
Answer: DARING
"Brave enough" is the definition, and "to be disguised in drag" hints at rearranging or hiding letters. If you rearrange the letters in "disguised," you get "daring," which means adventurous or bold.
Estate he's reconstructed for artistic types (9)
Answer: AESTHETES
"Artistic types" refers to aesthetes, people who have a great appreciation for beauty or art. "Estate he's reconstructed" suggests rearranging or reconstructing letters in "estate" to form "aesthetes."
Ten in revised rate not included in original charge (5)
Answer: EXTRA
The clue suggests looking for a word meaning "not included in the original charge" or something additional. "Ten" in this context refers to an extra ten, and if you revise the word "rate" by removing "ten" (not included), you get "rate" without "ten," which is "RATE" -> "EXTRA."
With strange remarks he can be irresistible to low creatures (5,7)
Answer: SNAKECHARMER
This clue combines wordplay and definition. "With strange remarks" hints at an anagram, where "strange remarks" is rearranged to form "SNAKE." "Irresistible to low creatures" suggests "CHARMER," leading to "SNAKECHARMER," someone who mesmerizes or controls snakes.
Handed over about fifty for material that's checked (5)
Answer: PLAID
In this clue, "handed over" implies giving or delivering. "About fifty" suggests a letter that represents a number close to fifty, which is "L." "Material that's checked" refers to "plaid," a pattern often seen in checked fabric.
Yes, Brandt could be a spectator (9)
Answer: BYSTANDER
This clue is a cryptic definition. "Yes, Brandt" is an indication to look at the initial letters of "Yes" and "Brandt," which are "Y" and "B." These letters form the beginning of "BYSTANDER," someone who observes an event but is not directly involved.
Characteristic painting is put up near it (5)
Answer: TRAIT
"Painting" is a red herring, distracting from the real clue. "Put up near it" indicates rearranging or placing a word around another. If you put "it" near "trait," you get "TRAIT," which means a distinguishing feature or characteristic.
The last of the martinets desire to wield the cane (5)
Answer: SWISH
The last of the martinets" indicates taking the last letter of "martinets," which is "S." "Desire to wield the cane" suggests a motion or sound made by a cane, which is a "SWISH.
Show disapproval of most of the novel (3)
Answer: BOO
This clue is straightforward. "Show disapproval" indicates expressing disapproval, often done by saying "BOO." "Most of the novel" suggests taking the first letters of "Most," which is "M." Removing "M" from "novel," you get "NOVEL" -> "BOO."
