The Independents Cryptic Crossword Solution For March 19, 2024
by Abisha
Updated Mar 19, 2024
Discover the secrets of knowledge with the daily intellectual stimulation provided by The Independents Cryptic Crossword! In this captivating puzzle hunt, you'll have to put your brains to the test and broaden your horizons as you solve a variety of clues.
First clue regularly penned by little object of desire for 9 (7) Letters
The Correct Answer is BISCUIT
Scorcese’s gutted with prize for direction of The Deep 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is SEAWARD
Sweet counter in Picturehouse cinema 4 Letters
The Correct Answer is NICE
In this clue, Sweet counter suggests a place where candies are sold. In Picturehouse cinema indicates taking the first letters from Picturehouse cinema, which is C. The answer, NICE, is a shortened form of candy, which fits the description and has a total of 4 letters.
Learning new technique initially in fine art school 10 Letters
The Correct Answer is FLORENTINE
Stop blokes getting Brahms and Liszt? 6 Letters
The Correct Answer is BARMEN
Film star taking odds on golfer making birdies- 8 Letters
The Correct Answer is KESTRELS
A kestrel is a type of small falcon known for its hovering flight and hunting prowess.
Nova Scotia saving energy with revolutionary selenium insulators?- 3,6 Letters
The Correct Answer is TEACOSIES
In this clue, Nova Scotia saving energy suggests taking the first letter of each word, which gives us NSSE. Revolutionary selenium insulators indicates an anagram of selenium (SE) and a word meaning insulators, which is TEACOSIES. The answer has a total of 3 and 6 letters, respectively.
German guy in F1 5 Letters
The Correct Answer is FRITZ
In this clue, German guy refers to the German male name Fritz, which fits the description with a total of 5 letters.
First sign of Steve Cram getting beaten 5 Letters
The Correct Answer is STUCK
In this clue, First sign of Steve Cram getting beaten suggests taking the first letters of Steve Cram getting beaten, which gives us SCGB. The answer, STUCK, fits the description with a total of 5 letters.
Flower posies arranged by coroner 9 Letters
The Correct Answer is COREOPSIS
In this clue, Flower posies suggests a type of flower. Arranged by coroner indicates an anagram of arranged (R), which, when combined with by and coroner, gives us COREOPSIS, which is a type of flower with a total of 9 letters.
Heart of Clement Freud is broken in Scottish town 8 Letters
The Correct Answer is DUMFRIES
In this clue, Heart of Clement Freud suggests taking the central letters from Clement Freud, which gives us ENTFR. Is broken in Scottish town indicates an anagram of is and broken (S), which, when combined with in and Scottish town, gives us DUMFRIES, which is a town in Scotland with a total of 8 letters.
Hello! about to claim politician is naughty 6 Letters
The Correct Answer is IMPISH
Most tedious restoration of The Elgin Marbles finally ahead of time 10 Letters
The Correct Answer is LENGTHIEST
Register of vocal part- 4 Letters
The Correct Answer is ROLL
It can refer to a small rounded or cylindrical mass of food, such as bread or pastry, or it can indicate the action of rolling, turning over, or moving along a surface.
Roland Rat successfully holding back pink cat 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is CUSTARD
A sweetened mixture made from eggs and milk, often flavored with vanilla, used as a dessert or dessert sauce.
Jets ignoring leader of Sharks' appeals 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is PRAYERS
Acts or instances of supplication, worship, or communication with a deity or higher power, often expressed through words or thoughts.
International gallery without frame for Modigliani copy- 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is IMITATE
To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or mannerisms of someone or something else.
Colour of carbon paper 5 Letters
The Correct Answer is CREAM
A thick, fatty liquid or semi-solid substance that rises to the top of milk or is separated from it, often used in cooking, baking, or as a dairy product.
Footballers in local street upset little kids 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is INFANTS
Very young children, typically those aged from birth to one year old.
Jolly English opener on top of other side 4,2 Letters
The Correct Answer is EVER SO
A phrase used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something, often indicating that it is very or extremely so.
Top-drawer treatment for a tear 5,4 Letters
The Correct Answer is WATER DROP
A small, typically spherical portion of liquid, usually water, that falls or hangs from a surface due to gravity or condensation.
Butterfly in part of Barnet- 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is RINGLET
A small, tight curl or ring of hair, often seen in natural hair texture or as a hairstyle.
Muppet took no mercies unfortunately 6,7 Letters
The Correct Answer is COOKIE MONSTER
A character from the children's television show "Sesame Street," known for his voracious appetite for cookies and his distinctive voice.
Constant thick fog ruined contest 9 Letters
The Correct Answer is COCKFIGHT
A blood sport in which two roosters, trained and bred for aggressiveness, are placed in a ring or pit to fight until one is incapacitated or killed.
Prime Minister kind of cross about being short? 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is TRUDEAU
Likely referring to Justin Trudeau, a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 to 2021.
One putting out European champion 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is EVICTOR
One who evicts or forces someone to leave a property or premises, typically due to non-payment of rent or lease violations.
Damaged urinals getting closed 7 Letters
The Correct Answer is INSULAR
Relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; isolated, detached, or narrow-minded in outlook.
Queen singer holding one more flush 6 Letters
The Correct Answer is RICHER
Comparative form of "rich," indicating having more wealth, value, or abundance than something else.
Person somewhat left out 5 Letters
The Correct Answer is PARTY
It can refer to a social gathering or event where people gather for enjoyment, celebration, or entertainment, often involving food, drinks, and music. It can also refer to a political group or organization.
