Irish Times Crosaire Crossword Clue for Today Cracked (March 29, 2024)
by J Nandhini
Updated Mar 29, 2024
Hello everyone. We're back with a fascinating crossword puzzle for you to solve: Irish Times Crosaire Crossword. Today, you will solve challenging clues that are difficult to solve, which is why we are here to help you by providing tips. So, what are we waiting for? Let's get started.
Quickly finishes meal and spruces up first three offices
Solution: POLISHES OFF
"Quickly finishes meal" suggests the phrase "polishes off," which means to finish something quickly, often referring to finishing a meal.
Lookalike agrees regulars are pains
Solution: TWINGES
"Lookalike agrees regulars are pains" is a cryptic clue where "lookalike" indicates a word that resembles another word, "twins" in this case, and "regulars are pains" suggests the word "twinges," which means sharp, sudden pains.
Recite something concerning dance being cancelled
Solution: REEL OFF
"Recite something" means to reel off, which means to recite or say something quickly and easily. The second part of the clue, "concerning dance being cancelled," indicates that the answer is a phrase meaning to recite something.
Crotchety head teacher finds source had good intentions
Solution: MEANT WELL
"Crotchety head teacher finds source" suggests "meant well," which means to have good intentions. The clue hints at someone being crotchety but having good intentions.
Poet left this in the way
Solution: PLATH
"Poet left this in the way" refers to Sylvia Plath, a poet known for her confessional style and her struggles with mental health. The clue suggests her last name, "Plath."
Alterations are made when the last pieces are viewed
Solution: SEEN
"Alterations are made when the last pieces are viewed" suggests the word "seen," which means to have viewed or perceived something.
Paint a toad badly and make an adjustment
Solution: ADAPTATION
"Paint a toad badly" suggests the word "adaptation," which means to change something to suit a new purpose or situation. The clue hints at "toad" being an anagram indicator for "adapt," and "badly" suggests an anagram.
In summer, can tiler accommodate something commercial?
Solution: MERCANTILE
"In summer, can tiler accommodate something commercial?" is a cryptic clue where "in summer" indicates the letters "mer," "tiler" suggests the letters "can tile," and "something commercial" hints at the word "mercantile," which means related to trade or commerce.
Unbutton this and take ugly new dress off, to begin with
Solution: UNDO
"Unbutton this and take ugly new dress off, to begin with" suggests the word "undo," which means to unfasten or reverse something. The clue hints at "unbutton" indicating "undo," and "ugly new dress off, to begin with" suggests removing the first letter of "ugly" to get "undo."
Company running airports here purchases church and country house
Solution: DACHA
"Company running airports here purchases church and country house" is a cryptic clue where "company running airports" suggests the letters "dca," "church" is "h," and "country house" is "a," giving us "dacha," which is a Russian country house or villa.
It's wrong to disturb inert croc
Solution: INCORRECT
"It's wrong to disturb inert croc" is a clue where "disturb inert croc" is an anagram indicator for "incorrect," which means wrong or inaccurate.
Feelings aroused by apparitions
Solution: SPIRITS
"Feelings aroused by apparitions" refers to "spirits," which can mean both the emotional state of a person and supernatural beings or ghosts.
Extremely uncertain when passing on something permanent?
Solution: UNDYING
"Extremely uncertain when passing on something permanent?" is a cryptic clue where "extremely uncertain" suggests "und," "when passing" suggests "ying," and "something permanent" hints at the word "undying," which means lasting forever or immortal.
Author from the east, impressed neither by poet, nor by limerick
Solution: EMILY BRONTE
"Author from the east" suggests the name "Emil," "impressed neither by poet" suggests removing "poet" from "Emil," and "nor by limerick" suggests removing "l" from the remaining letters, giving us "Emily Bronte," the author of "Wuthering Heights."
Personal routine is GP's business, perhaps
Solution: PRIVATE PRACTICE
"Personal routine is GP's business, perhaps" is a cryptic clue where "GP's business, perhaps" suggests "private practice," which is a term used for a doctor's or healthcare professional's independent medical practice.
Delightful content that's not too heavy
Solution: LIGHT
"Delightful content that's not too heavy" suggests the word "light," which can mean both having a low weight and being enjoyable or pleasant, as in "light-hearted."
Get upwardly mobile American to pay for things when they hang out
Solution: SUSPEND
"Get upwardly mobile American to pay for things when they hang out" is a cryptic clue where "upwardly mobile American" suggests the letters "US," and "pay for things when they hang out" suggests "spend," which means to pay for goods or services.
Hear they'll blow top and become agitated if this is sewn on to hat
Solution: EARFLAP
"Hear they'll blow top and become agitated if this is sewn on to hat" is a cryptic clue where "hear they'll blow top" suggests "ear," and "become agitated if this is sewn on to hat" suggests "flap," which is a part of a hat that can be sewn on.
Finished with their drama - they lay it on a bit thick
Solution: OVERPLAY
"Finished with their drama - they lay it on a bit thick" suggests "overplay," which means to exaggerate or overemphasize something, often in a theatrical or dramatic context.
Vetoed fictional composition describing what might be worn at sea
Solution: FLOTATIONDEVICE
"Vetoed fictional composition describing what might be worn at sea" is a cryptic clue where "vetoed fictional composition" suggests removing the letters in "vetoed" from "flotation device," which is something that might be worn at sea for safety.
Puts one's foot down and makes an impression
Solution: STAMPS
"Puts one's foot down and makes an impression" suggests "stamps," which can mean to put one's foot down forcefully or to impress a mark onto something.
Describes person from central Asia found initially in Ghana, confused
Solution: AFGHAN
"Describes person from central Asia found initially in Ghana, confused" suggests "Afghan," which describes a person from Afghanistan. The clue hints at the word "Afghan" being found in "Ghana, confused."
Assistant indicated horse up in second field belongs to composer
Solution: PAGANINI
"Assistant indicated horse up in second field belongs to composer" is a cryptic clue where "assistant indicated" suggests the letters "pag," "horse up" suggests the letters "ani," and "second field belongs to composer" suggests "Paganini," a famous composer and violinist.
Nearly all of them admit empty domicile is quite humble
Solution: MODEST
"Nearly all of them admit empty domicile is quite humble" suggests "modest," which means humble or unassuming. The clue hints at the word "modest" being found in "them admit empty domicile."
Try this cocktail if in need of a drink
Solution: THIRSTY
"Try this cocktail if in need of a drink" suggests "thirsty," which means in need of a drink or thirsty. The clue suggests that if you are in need of a drink, you should try a cocktail.
When nearly finished lace, query protective coating
Solution: LACQUER
"When nearly finished lace, query protective coating" suggests "lacquer," which is a protective coating often applied to surfaces to give them a glossy finish.
Power failure resulting from them not being in on time
Solution: OUTAGE
"Power failure resulting from them not being in on time" suggests "outage," which means a period when power or other services are not available, often due to a failure or interruption.
French sculptor is right to start with mythological figure
Solution: RODIN
"French sculptor is right to start with mythological figure" suggests "Rodin," which is the name of a famous French sculptor. The clue hints that the word "Rodin" starts with the letter "R," which is the right (correct) choice, and is followed by "Odin," a mythological figure.
