Answers Revealed: Daily Mail Cryptic Crossword Puzzle Today March 30 2024
by Abisha
Updated Mar 30, 2024
If you are a crossword solver, you have probably come across today's daily mail cryptic crossword. This crossword is a challenging word puzzle that tests players' memory and word processing abilities. To fill in the blanks, all you have to do is solve the provided down and across clues.
It can be hard to find some hints. This page is where you may find the answers to the difficult crossword puzzles
Expert covering right amount of land (4)
ACRE
An "acre" is a unit of land area. The clue suggests an "expert" (someone knowledgeable) dealing with the "right amount" of land, which aligns with the specific measurement of an acre.
The tales translated for sporty types (8)
ATHLETES
"Tales" can refer to stories or narratives. "Translated" suggests converting something from one language to another. While translation is not exclusive to sports, the clue might be a play on words, with "sporty types" hinting that the translated "tales" are actually sports-related narratives or instructions.
Man sees crackers all together (2,5)
ENMASSE
"En masse" is a French phrase meaning "all together" or "as a whole." The clue uses a bit of humor with "man sees crackers" potentially setting the stage for a surprising answer. "En masse" emphasizes the idea of seeing something as a unified group.
French author in Inverness (5)
VERNE
Surpass alfresco celebration (5)
OUTDO
"Outdo" means to surpass or excel someone or something. "Alfresco" refers to being outdoors. The answer suggests surpassing a celebration that takes place outdoors.
Clever backing in Cincinnati or Dallas (6)
ADROIT
"Adroit" means skillful or clever, especially in a practical way. "Backing" can refer to supporting someone or something. Cincinnati and Dallas are both cities in the United States. The clue suggests clever support, with the city names potentially just providing locations.
Lie down in a den producing home-made drink (9,4)
DANDELIONWINE
"Dandelion wine" is a type of homemade wine made from dandelions. A "den" is a small animal's shelter or resting place. The clue paints a picture of someone lying down in a den, which could be where they make dandelion wine.
Excused for having caused an explosion (3,3)
LETOFF
"Let off" can mean to forgive or excuse someone. An "explosion" is a sudden, violent release of energy. The answer suggests being excused for causing some kind of trouble or disruption, potentially an "explosion."
Five Irish poems (5)
VERSE
A "verse" is a single line of poetry or a group of lines forming a stanza in a poem. Since the clue specifies "five," it likely refers to the presence of multiple verses within Irish poems.
Helper traps black bear (5)
ABIDE
While "abide" doesn't directly relate to trapping, it can mean to tolerate or endure something unpleasant. This could be a metaphorical interpretation of a helper "putting up with" (abiding) a black bear, perhaps while trying to contain it.
Free French article about toilets (7)
UNLOOSE
"Free French" refers to the French forces that fought against Nazi Germany during World War II. "Article" suggests a piece of writing, and "toilets" is straightforward. The clue is likely a play on words. "Unloose" can mean to release or set something free.
Lingerie near neckwear (8)
NIGHTIES
"Lingerie" is women's undergarments, and "neckwear" refers to clothing worn around the neck (ties, scarves). "nighties" are a type of nightwear, a loose-fitting garment worn for sleeping. The clue describes the location of nighties (near neckwear) within a category of clothing.
Refuse to accept study year (4)
DENY
"Deny" means to refuse to accept or acknowledge something. A "study year" is a specific period of academic study. The answer suggests rejecting or refusing to complete a study year.
Mass of lymphatic tissue giving don ideas (8)
ADENOIDS
"Adenoids" are masses of lymphatic tissue located in the back of the nasal cavity. "Don" can refer to a university teacher or fellow. The clue is a bit metaphorical. It suggests that the adenoids (potentially causing health issues) might be giving someone (the don) ideas or concerns about their well-being.
Send clock up? (5)
REMIT
"Remit" can have various meanings, but in this context, it might be a less common definition meaning "to send back" or "to return." A "clock" could be interpreted as a reference to time. So, "send clock up" could be a play on words, where "remit" signifies sending time back (which isn't possible).
A cut might feel wrong in opera (3,5,5)
THEMAGICFLUTE
Organ not pre-recorded? Right! (5)
LIVER
The clue uses humor. A liver is a biological organ, and organs are not typically "pre-recorded" (like music or videos).
Partly determining final points (7)
TERMINT
"Terminus" (shortened to "termit" in the clue) is a Latin word meaning "end" or "boundary." In various contexts (like games or competitions), the "terminus" or final point can partially determine the overall score.
Fat girl appears on time (4)
SUET
"Suet" is a hard fat around the kidneys and loins of an animal, often used in cooking. The clue injects some humor by mentioning a "fat girl" appearing "on time." There's no direct connection, but "suet" might be the answer because it's a type of fat.
A wild horse on dry land (6)
ASHORE
"Ashore" means on or to the land, the opposite of "at sea." Wild horses are typically associated with open spaces like land. The clue emphasizes that a "wild horse" would naturally be found "ashore."
Split city in Cambridgeshire? Hardly! (8)
SEVERELY
"Severely" means intensely or seriously. Cambridgeshire is a county in England. Splitting a city (potentially dividing it) would likely be a "severe" action. The "hardly!" suggests that such a drastic action wouldn't be likely.
Requiring massage, we hear (7)
NEEDING
"Needing" means requiring something. Massages are often used to relax or soothe muscles, and someone who needs a massage might be experiencing tension or discomfort. The clue suggests that the need for a massage implies something is "needed" (attention or treatment).
Books about love seized by Poles (6)
NOVELS
"Novels" are fictional stories, often focusing on romance or relationships. Poles can refer to the people from Poland or long, slender rods. The clue is a bit metaphorical. Seizing "novels" (love stories) by "Poles" (perhaps figuratively capturing hearts) suggests stories about love.
Not concealed in Dover terminal (5)
OVERT
"Overt" means open, public, and not concealed. Dover is a port city in England with a ferry terminal. The clue emphasizes that something is "overt" (not hidden) within the context of a busy transportation hub like a terminal.
European flower — a little tender honeysuckle (5)
RHONE
Merriment entertains a rural deity (4)
FAUN
"Merriment" means fun and lighthearted enjoyment. A "faun" is a mythical Roman creature, half-human and half-goat, often depicted as playful and associated with nature. The clue suggests that "merriment" (fun) entertains a "rural deity" (faun) who is connected to the countryside.
