Daily Mail Cryptic Crossword is a famous puzzle game that can be played on the Daily Mail website, where you can fill in the words based on the clues given. The hint present in the squares of both horizontal and vertical grids are crossly intersected to find the correct solution.
Playing this puzzle is a fun-filled activity with a challenging experience. If you are stressed about finding the answer, then this section will be helpful for you to fill in the correct answer.
Happen to receive bakery product for tenant
Solution: OCCUPIER
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- "Happen to receive" suggests something unexpected or incidental.
- "Bakery product" refers to something baked, like bread or cake.
- "Tenant" is someone who rents a place to live. The answer "occupier" is a synonym for tenant. The twist is that the tenant might not have specifically ordered the bakery product, but they receive it anyway (occupying the space and receiving the unexpected treat).
Prize raised by council leader
Solution: CUP
"Prize" is an award, often given in a competition. "Raised by council leader" suggests the leader is presenting or holding the prize aloft. "Cup" is a common type of trophy or prize, which aligns with the clue.
Coming back from Sarajevo, ballerina's in heaven
Solution: ABOVE
- "Coming back from Sarajevo" could be a reference to a journey or experience.
- "Ballet" is a form of dance known for its graceful movements.
- "Heaven" is a place of peace and happiness. The answer "above" suggests a feeling of elation or being on top of the world, which aligns with the image of a ballerina gracefully moving and perhaps feeling happy after a performance (or returning from a trip to Sarajevo).
Take on US prison where child may be behind bars
Solution: PLAYPEN
- "Take on" could imply assuming responsibility for something.
- "US prison" refers to a place of incarceration.
- "Child...behind bars" suggests someone young being confined. While "playpen" doesn't literally refer to a prison, it's an enclosure used for young children that can be seen as a form of confinement (with "bars" on the sides).
- This is a bit of a dark twist on the answer.
Sort of pit with coal, currently newsworthy?
Solution: TOPICAL
- "Sort of pit" could be a reference to a specific type of excavation.
- "Coal" is a fossil fuel often mined from pits.
- "Currently newsworthy" suggests something relevant to current events. The answer "topical" means "of current concern or interest."
- While not a direct synonym for a coal pit, it hints at something that's relevant and being discussed (like the environmental impact of coal mining).
Danger for each one left
Solution: PERIL
"Danger" is a threat or risk. "Each one left" suggests something that applies to everyone remaining in a situation. "Peril" is a synonym for danger, implying a situation of risk that everyone who remains faces.
Bird arrives in vessel
Solution: PARROT
"Bird" is the main answer category. "Vessel" can refer to a container, but here it could imply a ship or cage used for transporting birds. Parrots are known to be transported by ship or kept in cages, making them a fitting answer for a bird arriving in a vessel.
Cleverly procure first of wet fish
Solution: WANGLE
- "Cleverly procure" suggests obtaining something through cunning or trickery.
- "First of" implies the most important part or the beginning.
- "Wet fish" refers to fish that are likely fresh from the water. "Wangle" means to obtain something by persuasion or scheming, which aligns with the idea of cleverly getting the first (and presumably best) fish.
Finished with singular periods of play
Solution: OVERS
- "Finished" suggests something that is complete.
- "Singular periods of play" could refer to specific segments or innings in a game. "Overs" are units of six deliveries bowled by a single bowler in cricket.
- Since a game is divided into innings with "overs" bowled by each team, "overs" indicates the completion of individual periods within the game.
Complete military training and lose consciousness
Solution: PASSOUT
- "Complete military training" suggests finishing the program.
- "Lose consciousness" implies fainting or falling asleep. "Pass out" has a double meaning. In the military context, it can refer to successfully completing basic training.
- It can also mean to faint or lose consciousness, which can happen due to exertion during training.
Greengrocer gleefully backing some old master
Solution: ELGRECO
- "Greengrocer" sells fruits and vegetables.
- "Gleefully backing" could be a playful reference to supporting someone.
- "Old master" refers to a famous artist from the past. "El Greco" is the name of a famous Spanish painter from the 16th and 17th centuries.
- The clue plays on the words "greengrocer" and "backing" (like supporting a team), but the answer refers to the artist El Greco.
Cautionary signal shown by lamb erroneously
Solution: AMBER
- "Cautionary signal" suggests a warning or alert.
- "Lamb" is a young sheep.
- "Erroneously" implies something done by mistake. Amber is a yellow-orange color often used for cautionary signals like traffic lights.
- The clue is a bit weak, as lambs wouldn't typically show signals. There might be another intended answer that better fits the concept of a mistaken warning.
Way to address schoolmaster in class, I reckon
Solution: SIR
"Sir" is the traditional formal way to address a male teacher in a classroom, making it a perfect fit for the clue. "I reckon" adds a touch of informality to the statement.
Enraged, demanded reform
Solution: MADDENED
"Maddened" means to be made extremely angry. Someone who is enraged would likely be demanding some kind of change or reform, aligning with the second part of the clue.
Axe seen in helicopter
Solution: CHOPPER
"Axe" can be a bladed tool used for chopping wood. "Helicopter" is an aircraft with rotating blades. The answer, "chopper," refers to both the axe and the helicopter blades.
Apply American energy
Solution: USE
This clue is a bit more cryptic. "American energy" could be a metaphorical reference to something like enthusiasm or a go-getter attitude. "Use" implies putting something into action, which aligns with the idea of applying American energy (whatever it might represent in this context).
Terribly simple drives
Solution: IMPELS
"Impels" means to drive or urge someone forward. "Terribly simple" might be a sarcastic way of describing something that is overly basic but still effective in pushing someone to act.
After harvest fruit is seen again
Solution: REAPPEARS
"After harvest" implies the fruit has been picked. "Seen again" suggests it becomes visible later. "Reappears" perfectly captures the concept of the fruit being out of sight during harvest and then becoming visible again later, perhaps as new growth or the next year's crop.
Dance playfully, putting garment on right
Solution: CAPER
- "Dance playfully" suggests a lighthearted and energetic movement.
- "Putting garment on right" might refer to getting dressed correctly. "Caper" is a lively jump or leap, which aligns with the playful dance.
- It can also be a noun referring to a small round berry, adding a playful twist to the clue (though not directly related to the garment).
Pleasant beer ordered for car workers
Solution: PANELBEATERS
- "Pleasant beer" suggests a refreshing drink.
- "Ordered" implies someone requested it.
- "Car workers" refers to people who repair car bodies. "Panelbeaters" is a specific term for someone who repairs car body panels.
- While not directly related to ordering beer, it fits the category of car workers who might enjoy a refreshing drink after work.
Pope portrays bad people who spoil the enjoyment of others
Solution: PARTYPOOPERS
- "Pope" is the head of the Catholic Church.
- "Portrays" suggests depicting or representing something.
- "Bad people who spoil the enjoyment of others" refers to those who disrupt fun activities.
- "Party poopers" is a term for people who bring a negative attitude or dampen the mood at a celebration, making them a fitting answer to the clue's description. The Pope is typically seen as a positive figure, so the clue uses a bit of irony in the portrayal.
Supporter, annoyed at first, has to smile
Solution: CROSSBEAM
- "Supporter" suggests someone who holds something up.
- "Annoyed at first" implies initial frustration.
- "Has to smile" suggests a forced or eventual change to a happier state. "Crossbeam" is the horizontal beam that supports the vertical post in a crucifix.
- While the connection isn't immediately obvious, it could be a metaphorical reference to someone initially frustrated with the burden they carry (the crossbeam) but eventually finding some kind of peace or acceptance (having to smile).
- It's a bit of a complex metaphor, and there might be another intended answer that better fits the supporter initially being annoyed.
Bargain reported for so long
Solution: GOODBYE
- "Bargain" can mean a good deal or an agreement to stop something.
- "Reported for so long" suggests something that has been mentioned for a long time. "Goodbye" can be seen as a way of ending a conversation or interaction, similar to how a bargain might signify the end of negotiations.
- Additionally, saying goodbye might be something that's been "reported" (mentioned) for a long time during a conversation.
Hack Paul and do data transfer
Solution: UPLOAD
- "Hack" can mean to cut or chop something, but in computer terms, it can also refer to gaining unauthorized access to a system.
- "Paul" is a name.
- "Do data transfer" suggests moving information from one place to another. "Upload" refers to transferring data from a device to a central server or online location. While hacking Paul might not be ethical, the clue might be hinting at using unauthorized access to upload data.
Wrong grade for Mr Poe?
Solution: EDGAR
"Wrong grade" suggests an incorrect mark or score. "Mr Poe" is a name, possibly a reference to the writer Edgar Allan Poe. "Edgar" is the first name of Edgar Allan Poe. The clue suggests there might be a mistake with his grade, but it's a bit of a literary reference.
I heard word of assent
Solution: AYE
"Heard" suggests you received information about something. "Word of assent" refers to an expression of agreement. "Aye" is a word used to express agreement or vote "yes," making it a perfect fit for the clue.
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