Daily Express Crusader Crossword Clue and Answers Today (March 20 2024)
by Abisha
Updated Mar 20, 2024
To solve crossword puzzles you need to have a sharp mind, focus on today’s clue and try to guess the correct answer. If you fail don't worry here are the answers updated for your easy reference.
Pesters Republican surrounded by emblems
BADGERS
The word Pesters corresponds to Badgers. Republican is abbreviated as R, surrounded by emblems which can be represented by badges. Therefore, Badgers fits the clue.
Bracelets for an s group
BANGLES
This clue seems to be hinting at a word for bracelets that somehow relates to a group with the letter S in it. The answer might be bangles, which are a type of bracelet, and squad could be the group referenced.
Last crane turned out to be inherited
ANCESTRAL
The phrase Last crane hints at taking the last letter of crane, which is e. Turned out to be inherited refers to ancestral. So, combining e and ancestral, we get Ancestral.
Player willing to run
GAMER
Player often refers to someone who plays games, so Gamer fits this clue. They are willing to run or engage in gameplay.
Professor came about first ancient kingdom
MACEDON
Professor is represented by Macedon. Came about first suggests taking the initial letters, which gives us Macedon, an ancient kingdom.
Understanding French?
ENTENTE
Understanding French can be described as Entente, which also refers to an understanding or agreement, especially between nations.
Miss Marple, say, solving a three umlauts puzzle
AMATEURSLEUTH
This clue refers to a type of character who solves mysteries, like Miss Marple, indicating Amateur Sleuth. The three umlauts puzzle suggests a wordplay on the term Amateur Sleuth.
Occasional piece of furniture displays every element
PERIODICTABLE
Occasional piece of furniture often refers to a Periodic Table. Each element is indeed displayed on the periodic table.
Prophet is more godly
DIVINER
Prophet can be described as a Diviner, someone who predicts or foretells the future, often associated with divine inspiration or connection.
Tend to work around diamonds when tempted
ENTICED
Tend to work can be interpreted as Enticed. Diamonds suggest the letters D within it. So, Tempted translates to Enticed.
Some worried about old animal
MOOSE
Some worried implies a feeling of anxiety or concern, which could be represented by Moose, an old animal.
Publisher putting pressure - too much - on wheel
PODCASTER
Publisher putting pressure suggests someone who distributes content, which could be a Podcaster. The phrase too much emphasizes the word cast from Podcaster. A wheel in this context refers to a podcast series.
Fuel has a way in by the sea
COASTAL
Fuel hints at Coastal, which relates to the sea. The phrase has a way in suggests the word Coastal.
Entertainer switched to drama
MATADOR
Entertainer often refers to someone who performs, like a Matador. The phrase switched to drama implies a change in occupation or focus.
Composer finds key harms composition
BRAHMS
Composer suggests someone like Brahms. The phrase finds key harms composition hints at the name of the composer Brahms being a wordplay clue.
Hacked off, having caught one, right behind seat
DECKCHAIR
Hacked off suggests removing or cutting, which gives us Deckchair. Having caught one indicates a letter C behind seat, which leads to Deckchair.
Stopped, not having started, relieved
EASED
Stopped and relieved imply a sense of comfort or ease, fitting the answer Eased. The phrase not having started emphasizes the idea of being relieved without the stress of starting something.
Green site redeveloped as a national park
SERENGETI
Green site hints at a natural area, which could be Serengeti, a famous national park in Africa.
European follows awfully glib nonsense
BILGE
European suggests E for Europe, following awfully glib nonsense leads to Bilge, a term for nonsense or rubbish.
Different thing - stick to disco
NIGHTCLUB
Different thing could be described as a Nightclub, where people stick to disco music or dance.
Large omen gets broadcast - that's sharp
LEMON
Large omen could be a Lemon, as it's a large fruit often associated with sourness. The phrase gets broadcast emphasizes the letter L, which is sharp.
Stones on church youth leader finds loud
SCREECHY
Stones on church suggests a rocky or noisy area, leading to Screechy, meaning loud or shrill.
Decoration for eccentric and mentor
ADORNMENT
Decoration for someone eccentric and a mentor could be an Adornment, something that embellishes or enhances appearance.
Scoundrel mad about city
ROTTERDAM
Scoundrel suggests a negative term for a person, combined with mad about city leads to Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands.
A Gallic old flame, quoted as bored
UNEXCITED
A Gallic old flame suggests someone who is French and an old flame, leading to Unexcited, which means bored or lacking excitement.
English, irrational medic, spreading plague
EPIDEMIC
English, irrational medic might suggest someone spreading a plague, leading to Epidemic, a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community.
Lover changes road with hesitation
ADORER
Lover could be someone who adores, leading to Adorer. Changes road with hesitation indicates rearranging letters, and Adorer fits this context.
Six, initially, on the French instrument
VIOLA
Six, initially could refer to the letter V, which is the initial letter of Viola. On the French instrument indicates Viola, a musical instrument.
Drive back to see film about parking
REPEL
Drive back suggests Repel, which means to drive or force away. Film about parking indicates reversing the word repel to get Leper, someone afflicted with leprosy, fitting the clue.
Artist puts bird outside as a feature
TRAIT
Artist suggests someone who has traits, and puts bird outside could mean trait as a characteristic or feature.
