Daily Mail Cryptic Crossword Answers Updated March 25 2024
by J Divya
Updated Mar 25, 2024
Crossword puzzles are quite difficult to solve but if you have a high IQ level and patience you can solve it easily. The clues and answers are updated below check now and solve the puzzle.
Agree with stoic about classes (10)
Answer: CATEGORIES
"Agree with stoic" suggests that the answer relates to categories or classes. It implies that a stoic person would likely categorize or classify things logically. Therefore, "CATEGORIES" fits as it means classes or groupings of similar items.
Stupidly making any line crooked (7)
Answer: INANELY
"Stupidly" suggests doing something foolishly. "Making any line crooked" implies bending or distorting a straight line. "INANELY" fits as it means in a foolish or nonsensical manner, which could involve making lines crooked.
Hang on to cold fish (5)
Answer: CLING
"Hang on to" suggests holding onto something tightly. "Cold fish" can be interpreted as an unemotional or aloof person. "CLING" fits as it means to hold onto something tightly, regardless of whether it is a cold fish or not.
One who gives a party for a lot of people (4)
Answer: HOST
"One who gives a party" suggests someone who hosts or organizes gatherings. "For a lot of people" reinforces the idea of hosting a large group. "HOST" fits as it means someone who entertains guests, including at large gatherings or parties.
Liqueur prepared in tea set (8)
Answer: ANISETTE
"Liqueur" refers to a type of alcoholic beverage. "Prepared in tea set" suggests that the answer is a type of drink or beverage. "ANISETTE" fits as it's a type of liqueur often served in a tea set or with tea-like preparations.
Country certainly not embracing resistance (6)
Answer: NORWAY
"Country certainly not embracing" suggests excluding or not including. "Resistance" implies opposition or defiance. "NORWAY" fits as it's a country that is not embracing resistance, meaning it's not including resistance within its borders.
Outlaw in gang with modern technology (6)
Answer: BANDIT
"Outlaw" suggests a criminal. "Gang" indicates a group of criminals. "Modern technology" could refer to "bandit" often associated with modern-day crime and robbery, hence fitting the context.
Sweetheart gets nothing achieved- (5,3)
Answer: LOVED ONE
"Sweetheart" is a term of endearment for a loved one. "Gets nothing achieved" suggests that they might not accomplish anything tangible in the moment, but still hold significance. So, "LOVED ONE" fits the context.
Pastry dish left in cooler (4)
Answer: FLAN
"Pastry dish" refers to a dessert typically served in a custard form. "Left in cooler" suggests that the word "flan" is derived by removing the last letter ("left") from "flank", implying "FLAN".
Savage eastern playwright (5)
Answer: WILDE
"Savage" indicates someone fierce or untamed. "Eastern" refers to the direction. "Playwright" is a writer of plays. "WILDE" refers to Oscar Wilde, an Irish playwright known for his wit and satire.
Best man splitting stone (7)
Answer: OPTIMAL
"Best" suggests something that is ideal or optimal. "Man splitting stone" suggests "splitting" the word "man" to get "ma" and "n", then placing "opt" (from "best") between them to form "OPTIMAL".
Idealistic, dear? Yes? Try to be different (6-4)
Answer: STARRY EYED
"Idealistic, dear?" suggests someone who has unrealistic expectations or sees things through an overly optimistic lens. "Yes?" indicates affirmation. "Try to be different" suggests uniqueness or individuality. So, "STARRY EYED" fits as it means having an idealistic or overly optimistic outlook.
Taxis carrying right nippers (5)
Answer: CRABS
"Taxis" can refer to moves sideways, like the movement of a crab. "Carrying right" suggests using the abbreviation for "right" (R) within "crabs" to get the answer.
Theseus oddly appears in English river (4)
Answer: TEES
"Theseus" is a Greek mythological figure. "Oddly appears" suggests taking every other letter, which results in "TEES", an English river.
Man with articles for South American country (6)
Answer: GUYANA
"Man" could refer to a guy. "Articles" suggests the definite articles 'a' or 'the'. "South American country" refers to Guyana, so combining "guy" and the definite article "a" gives us "GUYANA".
Piles of hay and fruit in foreign conveyance (8)
Answer: RICKSHAW
"Piles of hay" and "fruit" suggest the letters "RICK" could be in the word. "Foreign conveyance" refers to a rickshaw, which is a mode of transportation.
European leader has two men thrown out (7)
Answer: EVICTED
"European leader" might refer to "E" for European. "Two men thrown out" suggests removing the letters "two men" from the word "evicted", resulting in "E" followed by "VICED", meaning to remove two men from "evicted".
Places to search for tides? (4,3,3)
Answer: HIGH AND LOW
"Places to search" suggests locations. "Tides" suggests the high and low tides in the ocean. So, "HIGH AND LOW" fits as it describes where one would find tides, at high and low points in the water.
Cruel agent upset family member (5-5)
Answer: GREAT UNCLE
"Cruel agent" could imply an anagram of "agent" which is "great". "Upset" indicates that it's an anagram. "Family member" refers to an uncle. So, rearranging "agent" to "great" and adding "uncle" gives us "GREAT UNCLE".
Prophet follows country painter (8)
Answer: LAND SEER
"Country painter" could refer to an artist known for landscapes, such as a "landscape painter". "Prophet follows" suggests a religious figure following or succeeding the painter. The answer "LAND SEER" is a play on words, combining "land" (country) and "seer" (a prophet or visionary).
Joiner outside university left little flower (7)
Answer: RIVULET
"Joiner outside university" could refer to the letters "U" and "R" (joining "university"). "Left little flower" suggests removing the letters "L" and "E" (left) from "rivulet" to get "rivet" which means a "joiner".
Weight held by any borrower of Roman ears (6)
Answer: ANTONY
"Weight" could refer to the Roman unit of weight called "uncia", which is often associated with "onyx", a gemstone. "Borrower of Roman ears" suggests the Roman figure, Mark Antony, who is known to have borrowed money. "Antony" fits as it refers to a historical figure associated with Rome.
Disabled in the morning and taken outside (5)
Answer: LAMED
"Disabled" suggests someone who is unable to walk properly. "In the morning" suggests the letters "AM". "Taken outside" could imply removing "M" (taken outside of "LAMED") to get "LAMED", which means disabled or injured.
Don't go for support (4)
Answer: STAY
"Don't go" suggests staying in one place. "For support" could refer to providing assistance or standing by. "STAY" fits as it means to remain in a certain place or position, which can be seen as providing support by not leaving.
