Answer For The Sun2 Speed Crossword March 20, 2024
by Dheshni
Updated Mar 20, 2024
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Beaten ice hero's farewell
Ans: CHEERIO
In this clue, "Beaten ice" refers to the word "ICE" being rearranged or beaten, leading to "CEI." "Hero's farewell" indicates a term used to say goodbye, which is "CHEERIO."
Proverb from Canada geese
Ans: ADAGE
"Proverb" indicates a short, well-known saying, and "from Canada geese" suggests that it's a common phrase or wisdom associated with Canadian geese. The answer fitting this description is "ADAGE."
Anxious teens in treatment
Ans: TENSE
"Anxious teens" refers to individuals who are tense or stressed, and "in treatment" suggests they're undergoing some form of therapy or care. So, the answer here is "TENSE."
Add to men replacing us in month
Ans: AUGMENT
Add to" suggests that we need to combine or increase something. "Men replacing us" indicates that we should remove "us" (which can stand for the abbreviation for the United States, "US") and replace it with "men," resulting in "MEN
Resort next to Rio for blackmail
Ans: EXTORTION
"Resort next to Rio" hints at the word "EXTORTION" being derived from the word "EXTORT," which sounds like "resort" and is placed next to "Rio." "For blackmail" indicates that this word relates to the illegal act of obtaining something through coercion or threats, which is "EXTORTION
Excellent rook in sky
Ans: AIR
Excellent" suggests that we're looking for a synonym for something outstanding or of high quality. "Rook in sky" hints at a chess piece, the rook, which is found in the game and can also refer to a bird. In this context, "rook" refers to the bird, and "in sky" suggests the answer relates to the air or atmosphere
Good score from Antwerp arrived
Ans: PAR
"From Antwerp" indicates that the answer comes from the city of Antwerp, which is abbreviated as "A." "Arrived" suggests that another letter is added or arrives, resulting in "PAR," which is a term in golf representing the standard number of strokes a skilled golfer should require to complete a hole
Teacher ruined song and verse
Ans: GOVERNESS
Swindler: the American Tornado
Ans: TWISTER
"Tornado" refers to a powerful rotating column of air. In this context, "TWISTER" fits perfectly as it can mean both a swindler and a type of tornado, making it the answer.
Helot drunk in lodging-house
Ans: HOTEL
"Helot" refers to a serf or a person in servitude. "Drunk" suggests that the letters of "Helot" are mixed up or jumbled. Putting "Helot" in a disordered manner, we get "HOTEL," which is a type of lodging-house or accommodation.
With sun in orbit one means to ascend
Ans: STAIR
"With sun in orbit" suggests that we need to insert the letters of "sun" into another word. "One means to ascend" hints that the word we're looking for relates to ascending or going up. By inserting "sun" into "STAR," we get "STAIR," which means a set of steps or stairs that one uses to ascend.
Listeners will have this complaint
Ans: EARACHE
"Listeners" refers to those who hear or listen. "This complaint" indicates a physical discomfort or ailment. "EARACHE" is a common complaint where one experiences pain in the ear, making it the fitting answer.
Grass-cutter might become chesty
Ans: SCYTHE
Grass-cutter" hints at a tool used for cutting grass. "Might become chesty" suggests that the answer involves rearranging or reshuffling the letters of "grass-cutter" to form a word that means "chesty" or having a prominent chest Doing so, we get "SCYTHE," which is a type of agricultural tool with a curved blade used for cutting grass or crops.
Acquire information to retain control
Ans: REIN
"Acquire information" implies obtaining knowledge or data. "To retain control" suggests keeping or maintaining authority. "REIN" is the answer here, which metaphorically means to hold control or authority, often used in the phrase "to hold the reins."
Regret of incredibly poisonous creature
Ans: TREEFROG
Regret" implies feeling sorry or remorseful about something. "Incredibly poisonous creature" refers to a type of amphibian known for its toxicity. Combining these, we get "TREEFROG," which is a type of frog that often inhabits trees and can be toxic if touched or ingested.
Strangely I'm also an African
Ans: SOMALI
"Strangely" suggests that we need to rearrange or mix up the letters of "I'm also" to form a word. "An African" provides a clue about the origin or identity of the word we're trying to find. Rearranging the letters, we get "SOMALI," which refers to someone from Somalia, an African country.
End of sunbathing good in Dynasty
Ans: TANG
"End of sunbathing" suggests that we need the last letter of "sunbathing," which is "G." "Good" often abbreviates to "G" in informal contexts. "In Dynasty" indicates that we need to place this "G" within a word associated with a dynasty. The answer is "TANG," which is a Chinese dynasty, and "G" is placed at its end.
One handled the same way?
Ans: NAMESAKE
"The same way" hints that this word might be related to similarity or likeness. The answer is "NAMESAKE," which means a person or thing with the same name as another, often used to indicate similarity or association.
Recovered gambler?
Ans: BETTER
"Recovered" suggests that the person referred to in the clue has improved or overcome a previous condition. "Gambler" implies someone who bets or wagers money. So, a "recovered gambler" would be someone who has stopped gambling or has improved their situation, which can be described as being "BETTER."
Winding tramline comes to depot
Ans: TERMINAL
"Winding tramline" suggests a route or path taken by a tram that twists or turns. "Comes to depot" implies the end or final destination of this tramline. A place where tramlines converge or end is a "TERMINAL," which can refer to a transportation hub like a depot or station.
Hornet bothered sailors in Scotland?
Ans: NORTHERN
"Hornet" refers to a type of insect that stings and can cause discomfort or trouble. "Bothered sailors" suggests that this insect caused annoyance or disturbance to sailors. "In Scotland" provides a clue about the location or identity of the word. "NORTHERN" fits the bill as it can refer to a region in Scotland and also means situated in or toward the north
Chemical mixed at shop
Ans: POTASH
Chemical mixed" indicates that we need to rearrange or mix up letters to form a word related to a chemical. "At shop" implies that the word might be something commonly found or used in a shop. Rearranging the letters gives us "POTASH," which is a chemical compound commonly used in fertilizers and cleaning products.
Churchman on the brink?
Ans: VERGER
"On the brink" suggests that the answer is on the edge or close to something. In this case, a "VERGER" is a church official who might be on the brink of various duties or responsibilities within the church.
Merchant's stock of wine to announce
Ans: SELLER
"Merchant's stock of wine" refers to someone who sells goods, including wine. "To announce" suggests that the answer may be hinted at or indicated by another word or phrase. "SELLER" fits the description as it's someone who announces the availability of goods for sale, including wine
Phrase used in disaster movie
Ans: TERM
Phrase used in disaster movie" suggests that we're looking for a word that could commonly appear in dialogue or narration in a disaster-themed film. "TERM" is a word that could easily fit this description, as it's often used in various contexts within a movie's script or dialogue, referring to a specific period or condition.
Sound heard every second?
Ans: TICK
Sound heard every second" hints at a sound that occurs repetitively and regularly, often associated with timekeeping. "TICK" is a sound made by clocks or watches, typically occurring every second, indicating the passage of time. So, "TICK" fits the description of a sound heard at regular intervals, such as every second.
