Daily Mail Cryptic Crossword Clues, Answers Today March 27 2024
by Niranjani
Updated Mar 27, 2024
Are you trying to figure out how to make the most of your limited time? Consider attempting a crossword puzzle. While solving crossword puzzles might be entertaining, doing so can also teach you new things. When you solve a difficult crossword puzzle, you will feel a sense of accomplishment.
We have all the answers you need to solve today's Daily Mail Cryptic crossword. All the answers you want for today's crossword puzzle are provided in this guide.
An oral edict, perhaps (11)
Answer: DECLARATION
An oral edict is a declaration, which can be spoken or announced.
Sound of seal or young swan (6)
Answer: CYGNET
The sound made by a young swan is often described as a "cygnet," resembling the word "signet" which is a seal.
Metal repeatedly used by cartoon hero (6)
Answer: TINTIN
In the adventures of the cartoon hero Tintin, the character is often seen using metal objects, and "tin" is a metal. The word "tin" repeats in the hero's name.
Carole is odd revealer of truth (6)
Answer: ORACLE
In the word "Carole," the odd letters are "C," "r," and "l." Revealing truth or prophesying is often associated with oracles.
Flag for junior officer (6)
Answer: ENSIGN
A junior officer in the military or navy often carries the responsibility of hoisting and lowering the flag, which is known as an ensign.
Star gets unusual part (3)
Answer: SUN
"Star" can refer to a celestial body. "Unusual part" might be misleading. The answer is short (3 letters). The sun is a star, and the clue might be hinting at an unexpected role for such a prominent object (unusual part).
More than one doctor sounds like a duck (6)
Answer: QUACKS
"More than one doctor" suggests a plural answer. "Sounds like a duck" is a phonetic clue. "Quacks" is the sound a duck makes, and it's also the verb used to describe a doctor's unprofessional behavior (more than one doctor acting in an unprofessional way).
Compensation for people in advertising (6)
Answer: AMENDS
"Compensation" means something given to make up for a loss or problem. "People in advertising" describes a profession. "Amends" can refer to compensation for wrongdoing, and the clue might suggest that advertising might sometimes require making amends (compensation) for misleading claims.
Are odd changes revered? (6)
Answer: ADORED
"Odd" suggests something unusual or strange. "Changes" describes something that is different from before. "Revered" means deeply respected or admired. "Adored" means loved or admired greatly, and the clue might be a play on words, suggesting that even strange or unusual changes (odd) can sometimes be adored (revered).
German song about foot that's raised (6)
Answer: LIFTED
"German song" might be misleading. "Foot that's raised" describes movement. "Lifted" means raised or elevated, and the clue might be a reference to a song with lyrics about raising something (foot).
Perhaps he signs form for shopkeepers (11)
Answer: FISHMONGERS
Afraid, Lydia hides in vain (4)
Answer: IDLY
"Afraid" suggests fear. "Lydia" is a name. "Hides in vain" describes an unsuccessful attempt. "Idly" means without purpose or achievement, and the clue suggests that Lydia's attempt to hide (in vain) was ultimately pointless (idly).
Notice cut, we hear, that's worth viewing (6)
Answer: SECENIC
Insensitive leader of troupe to make fewer stage appearances (8)
Answer: TACTLESS
Silly deputy head at the back (4)
Answer: DAFT
Instruments used in soap production? (6)
Answer: PIANOS
"Instruments" is a misleading clue here. Soap production likely doesn't involve musical instruments. "Pianos" is a humorous answer that doesn't literally fit the clue. It creates a surprising or unexpected answer to a seemingly straightforward question.
Like a door that's broken down? Crazy! (8)
Answer: UNHINGED
Complete order of drinks cancelled- (5,3)
Answer: ROUND OFF
Empowering girl with flashy jewellery (8)
Answer: ENABLING
Tender touch worries head of security (6)
Answer: CARESS
A tender touch can be described as a caress. The "head" (first letter) of "security" is "S," which suggests that "security" is worrying.
Feel bad if taken in by French engineer (6)
Answer: EIFFEL
To "feel bad" can be described as an "ill feel." If "ill" is taken in by "Eiffel," which is the French engineer Gustave Eiffel's surname, it creates the word "Eiffel."
Titled lady upset crazy European-(4)
Answer: DAME
The word "lady" when rearranged (upset) spells "daly," which is a synonym for crazy. A titled lady is often referred to as a dame.
Set a new course? (4)
Answer: EAST
Setting a new course can mean changing direction to face east.
