Metro Cryptic Crossword Clue and Answers for March 18 2024
by Dheshni | Updated Mar 18, 2024
Hi there, crossword fans! This time, we offer another puzzle called "Metro Cryptic." Try solving this crossword problem for added pleasure; it will be accessible on the official website every day.
Spy bruiser unexpectedly (2,8) Letters
Ans: BY SUPRISE
Here, we're looking for a phrase that means "unexpectedly" and has 2 letters followed by 8 letters. "Spy bruiser" suggests someone who stealthily inflicts harm. A common phrase for acting unexpectedly is "by surprise.
Oblige reporter to include rare animal (5) Letters
Ans: LIGER
To find a 5-letter word meaning "oblige," we look for synonyms. "Reporter to include" implies that we need to insert a rare animal into a word that means to oblige. The rare animal that fits is a "liger," which is a hybrid of a lion and a tiger
The finest person is father wearing tattered cloth! (7) Letters
Ans: PARAGON
The finest person" often refers to someone exemplary or ideal. "Father wearing" suggests that we insert a word for father into another word. "Tattered cloth" could suggest the word "rag." When we insert "pa" (a common abbreviation for father) into "rag," we get a word meaning an ideal person.
Unbeliever wrongly acting so (8) Letters
Ans: AGNOSTIC
"Unbeliever" suggests someone who doesn't have faith in something. "Wrongly acting" hints that the answer might be a term for someone who is uncertain or skeptical. An 8-letter word fitting this description is "agnostic," which refers to someone who believes that the existence of God
Went away untouched (4) Letters
Ans: LEFT
The clue suggests a phrase meaning "went away" that is synonymous with "untouched" and has 4 letters. "Left" fits this description perfectly, as it means to depart or go away and can also imply something remaining untouched or not disturbed.
Is he rather more coy when he takes his bow? (6) Letters
Ans: ARCHER
The question implies a play on words, suggesting that the person referred to in the clue might be more coy or sly when they "take their bow." "Take his bow" could be interpreted as someone who uses a bow, such as an "archer." The term "coy" can also refer to someone who is shy or modest, which can describe an archer as they might be depicted in literature or media.
Beer for the luggage-handler (6) Letters
Ans: PORTER
This clue suggests a term for a person who handles luggage and is also a type of beer. A common term for a luggage-handler is a "porter," and "porter" is also a type of dark beer.
Look after intelligence (4) Letters
Ans: MIND
Here, we need a word that means to "look after" or "care for" and is synonymous with "intelligence." A word that fits both requirements is "mind," which can mean to take care of something or someone, and it also refers to intellect or intelligence.
Saw brute getting into passenger boat (8) Letters
Ans: WATERBUS
This clue suggests a word meaning "passenger boat" that also includes a term for a "brute" or a strong, often aggressive person. A type of passenger boat is a "bus," and if we add "water" (as in water transportation) before it, we get a word that describes a passenger boat.
What the motorist was doing on the golf-course? (7) Letters
Ans: DRIVING
This question refers to the activity that a motorist might engage in on a golf course. The answer is a term for what a person does when operating a vehicle, which in this case, is "driving." A motorist drives a car, and on a golf course, they might be driving a golf cart.
A grain that can grow into a tree (5) Letters
Ans: ACORN
This clue refers to a type of grain that has the potential to grow into a tree. The answer is "acorn," which is the nut of an oak tree and can indeed sprout and grow into a tree.
Pity as hymn comes out with similar feelings (2,8) Letters
Ans: IN SYMPATHY
The phrase "in sympathy" fits the description, as it means sharing or understanding someone else's feelings, especially sorrow or distress.
Start for example in container (5) Letters
Ans: BEGIN
The word "begin" means to start or commence, and it fits perfectly inside the word "bin" (a container), giving us a word that means "start."
Emphasised under strain (8) Letters
Ans: STRESSED
This clue suggests a word meaning "emphasised" or "highlighted" that might be under "strain" or pressure. The word "stressed" fits both the meaning of being under pressure and also means to emphasize something.
Go for putting into sound condition (6) Letters
Ans: REPAIR
This clue suggests a word meaning "putting into sound condition" or fixing something. The answer is "REPAIR," which means to fix or restore something to a good condition. Answer: REPAIR
Unusual part for a real actor (4) Letters
Ans: RARE
Here, we're looking for a word that means "unusual" and is a part of a word that describes a "real actor." The answer is "RARE," which means uncommon or unusual, and it is also a part of the word "actor."
One of several parts of gem sent out (7) Letters
Ans: SEGMENT
The answer is "SEGMENT," which means a distinct or separate part of something, and it also fits the description of being a part of a gem
Confusing rather than plain drama clues (5,2,3) Letters
Ans: CLEAR AS MUD
The clue hints at something that is not clear but rather confusing. The phrase "clear as mud" is often used to describe something confusing or ambiguous, despite being a play on words suggesting clarity.
Away in the past, perhaps (3,7) Letters
Ans: NOT PRESENT
The answer is "NOT PRESENT," which means absent or not there, and it fits the description of being away or absent, particularly in the past.
Solemn undertaking from a convent ... (8) Letters
Ans: COVENANT
The clue hints at a play on words, where "convent" suggests a religious institution, leading to the word "covenant."
... to deliver 100 on meaningful gesture (7) Letters
Ans: CONSIGN
The answer is "CONSIGN," which means to deliver or entrust something, and it fits both the idea of delivering something perfectly and a significant gesture.
Ring off because of obsessional problem (4,2) Letters
Ans: HANG UP
The answer is "HANG UP," which means to end a phone call abruptly, and it fits the description of being related to an obsessive or compulsive behavior.
Disapproving cry coming from stupid person (5) Letters
Ans: BOOBY
This clue suggests a word for a disapproving cry or sound that might come from a "stupid person." The answer is "BOOBY," which can mean a foolish or stupid person, and it's also a sound of disapproval often heard in response to a mistake or blunder.
Small bit of grit in your eye (4) Letters
Ans: TINY
Small bit of grit" that could be found in your eye. The answer is "TINY," which means very small, and it fits the description of being a small particle or bit that might cause discomfort in the eye.
