The Irish Independent Simple Crossword Clues Answers for 26th March 2024
by Niranjani
Updated Mar 26, 2024
Crosswords are a wonderful exercise for our brain. It is a mental workout that makes your mind sharp. Solving crosswords can improve your memory and help you to learn about many new topics. So, try to solve a crossword now. The Irish Independent Simple crossword is available online and it is easier to crack. You can also check the answers for today’s crossword here:
Towards the centre (7)
The Answer is INWARDS
"Towards the centre" describes movement or direction. INWARDS perfectly captures this by indicating a direction going deeper or closer to the center of something.
Brief (5)
The Answer is SWIFT
"Brief" can mean short in duration or concise. SWIFT (5 letters) describes something done quickly or happening in a short time, which aligns with being brief.
Acne (5)
The Answer is SPOTS
Acne is a skin condition characterized by pimples. SPOTS (5 letters) is a more informal term for pimples, making it a fitting answer.
Centre forward (7)
The Answer is STRIKER
A centre forward is a specific position in soccer (or football) typically responsible for scoring goals. STRIKER (7 letters) is another term for this position.
Anger (11)
The Answer is NERVOUSNESS
This clue might be a bit of a stretch. Anger is a strong emotion of displeasure or hostility. NERVOUSNESS (11 letters) describes anxiety or unease. While not exactly the same, anger can sometimes stem from feeling nervous or agitated.
Fear of performing (5,6)
The Answer is STAGE FRIGHT
"Fear of performing" is a specific phobia. STAGE FRIGHT (11 letters) perfectly describes this anxiety experienced by some people when performing in front of an audience.
Revel (7)
The Answer is BE HAPPY
To "revel" means to take great pleasure in something. BE HAPPY (7 letters) captures the essence of enjoyment and happiness, which aligns with reveling.
Ambassador (5)
The Answer is AGENT
An "agent" can be someone who represents or acts on behalf of another, which aligns with the role of an ambassador who represents their country's interests in a foreign land.
Rostrum (5)
The Answer is STAGE
A "stage" is a raised platform where performers stand or present, often used in public speaking or performance contexts, similar to a rostrum.
Varying (7)
The Answer is VARIANT
"Variant" means something that differs in some way from others of the same kind, which aligns with the idea of "varying."
Breaks off (5)
The Answer is HALTS
"Halts" means to bring or come to an abrupt stop or cessation, fitting the description of "breaks off."
Container (6)
The Answer is BEAKER
A "beaker" is a type of container, typically used in laboratories for holding and measuring liquids.
Poem (3)
The Answer is LAY
A "lay" can refer to a short lyric or narrative poem, often of simple structure and language.
Economy (6)
The Answer is SAVING
"Saving" can refer to the act of conserving resources or money, which is often a component of a healthy economy where individuals and institutions practice frugality.
Liberty (7)
The Answer is LEISURE
"Leisure" refers to freedom from the demands of work or duty, allowing for free time and relaxation, which aligns with the concept of "liberty" or freedom.
Design cut-out used for copying (7)
The Answer is STENCIL
A "stencil" is a thin sheet of material (often plastic, paper, or metal) with a design, lettering, or pattern cut out of it, used to produce the same design on surfaces repeatedly by applying ink or paint over it.
Scatter (7)
The Answer is BAPTIZE
"Baptize" means to administer the Christian rite of baptism, typically by sprinkling or immersing in water, which symbolizes a spiritual cleansing or purification. While "scatter" can have a similar effect of dispersing things, "baptize" as a verb does not directly mean "scatter," making it an unexpected answer.
Secrecy (7)
The Answer is MYSTERY
"Mystery" refers to something that is unknown, puzzling, or kept secret, aligning perfectly with the concept of "secrecy."
Earth (6)
The Answer is NATION
While "earth" typically refers to the planet we live on or soil, "nation" is a term used to describe a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, often associated with the idea of a country or land inhabited by a particular group of people.
Impede (6)
The Answer is FREEZE
"Freeze" means to become solidified by cold temperatures or to cause something to become fixed or immobile. While "freeze" can impede movement or progress by immobilizing things, it's more commonly associated with temperature-related actions rather than the general concept of "impede."
Thick shrub (5)
The Answer is GORSE
"Gorse" is a type of shrub characterized by evergreen foliage and yellow flowers, often found in coastal areas or open landscapes. It fits the description of a "thick shrub."
Extremity (3)
The Answer is TOP
An "extremity" can refer to the farthest or highest point of something. "Top" refers to the highest part or point of something, aligning with the concept of an extremity.
