The Times Quick Crossword Solution for March 27, 2024, is Revealed Here!
by Sivasankari
Updated Mar 27, 2024
Learn how to solve The Times Quick, the ultimate crossword for your travel. Full of clever clues and funny wordplay, The Times Quick is designed to challenge even the most experienced puzzle solver. Strengthen your brain, broaden your vocabulary and beat the art of the cryptic puzzle, the ultimate mental workout for puzzle experts.
Asian plant in European town ultimately
Answer: EASTERN
In this clue, "Asian plant" refers to something originating from Asia. When combined with "European town ultimately," it suggests that the answer is a word that could mean "eastern" and ends with the last letter of the word "town." So, "EASTERN" fits perfectly, as it means relating to the east and ends with the letter "n," the ultimate letter of the word "town."
Boredom in French island engulfing Greek character
Answer: ENNUI
"Boredom" is the definition in this clue. "French island" refers to the island of NUI in French Polynesia. "Engulfing Greek character" indicates that the Greek letter NU is inside (engulfed by) the French island NUI. Together, they give the answer "ENNUI," which means a feeling of listlessness or dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
Bristle Labour leader removed from grassy area
Answer: AWN
Bristle" is the definition here, referring to a stiff hair or bristle. "Labour leader removed" suggests removing the first letter from "Labour," leaving "ABOUR." When placed in a "grassy area," it gives "AWN," which is the stiff bristle-like part of a grass flower.
Copy out letters from crest in bar
Answer: TRANSCRIBE
"Copy out" is the definition. "Letters from crest" suggests taking the letters from the word "crest," which are "C," "R," "E," "S," and "T." When you "copy out" or transcribe these letters, you get "TRANSCRIBE," which means to write or type out something in full.
Drooling of one covered by divine deliverance
Answer: SALIVATION
Drooling" is the definition here. "One covered by divine deliverance" suggests putting the Roman numeral I (one) inside "salvation," which is divine deliverance. When you do this, you get "SALIVATION," which refers to the act of producing saliva excessively, often in response to food or excitement.
Emperor in France not carrying a big stick!
Answer: NAPOLEON
"Emperor in France" refers to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a French emperor. "Not carrying a big stick" is a playful reference to the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick," often attributed to Theodore Roosevelt but not to Napoleon. Therefore, "NAPOLEON" is the answer, which fits the clue.
Fruit foreign to a glen
Answer: TANGELO
The clue suggests a fruit that is not native to a glen, which is a wooded valley. "Foreign" hints at it being from another region. TANGELO fits this description as it is a citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo or grapefruit.
Helicopter, say, used by good participant in shoot
Answer: EGGBEATER
Helicopter, say" is a definition by example (also known as "say" in crossword clues) for a type of kitchen utensil. "Used by good participant in shoot" suggests that the letters "GG" (good participant) are used in a word meaning "shoot." EGGBEATER fits perfectly as it's a kitchen tool used for beating eggs, and it contains the letters "GG."
Huge Arabian bird’s tail not seen on stone
Answer: ROC
The clue indicates a large bird, specifically an Arabian mythical bird. "Tail not seen on stone" suggests removing the last letter (tail) from the word "rock," leaving "ROC." The ROC is a legendary bird of prey in Arabian mythology, often depicted as enormous and able to carry off elephants.
In this way delicate fabric brings comfort
Answer: SOLACE
The clue suggests finding comfort through a delicate fabric. "In this way" indicates a synonym for comfort or consolation. SOLACE fits as it means comfort in a time of distress or sadness, which can be symbolized by a delicate fabric bringing solace
Legal right to stock new bedding
Answer: LINEN
"Legal right" suggests a term related to law, which in this case is a homophone (indicated by "say" or "in this way") for a type of fabric. "Stock new bedding" hints at "lining" (stocking new bedding) and "linen" sounds like "lining." LINEN is a type of fabric often used for bedding.
Like ancient Scandinavia, and not the Kent area
Answer: NORSE
The clue contrasts ancient Scandinavia with the Kent area in England. "Like ancient Scandinavia" indicates the term to be associated with that region's culture or people. "Not the Kent area" implies it's not related to Kent. NORSE fits as it refers to the people, culture, and language of ancient Scandinavia.
Modicum of news ultimately of importance
Answer: SMATTERING
"Ultimately of importance" indicates the last letter of the word "importance," which is "E," and "modicum" implies a small quantity. When you put "E" at the end of "SMATTERING" (which means a small amount), you get a word meaning a small amount of news.
Person drawing small sailing vessel with hesitation
Answer: SKETCHER
"Small sailing vessel" suggests "skiff," and "with hesitation" implies removing the "iff" from "skiff." So, if you remove "iff" from "skiff" and add it to "sketcher," you get a person drawing, which is a SKETCHER.
Pointless, giving up one’s commercial vehicle
Answer: VAN
The clue suggests a commercial vehicle. "Pointless" suggests removing the last letter from a word meaning "giving up," leaving "VA." So, if you remove "a" (one) from "giving up," you're left with "giving up" meaning VAN, which is a type of commercial vehicle.
Question a graduate south of a Jordanian port
Answer: AQABA
The clue hints at a Jordanian port city. "Question" implies it's a word that you might ask about, and "a graduate south of" suggests taking "a" (as in A-BA) from the word "graduate," leaving "QABA." When you combine "QABA" with "south of," you get the Jordanian port city AQABA.
Sadly I spoilt an artist’s materials
Answer: OIL PAINTS
The clue suggests a type of artist's materials. "Sadly" suggests an anagram indicator. "I spoilt" indicates that you rearrange the letters in "I spoilt" to get "OIL," and "an artist's materials" refers to "paints." So, when you rearrange "I spoilt" you get "OIL" + "PAINTS," which are artist's materials.
Stop working on indicator board perhaps
Answer: RESIGN
The clue suggests quitting a job. "Indicator board perhaps" suggests a definition by example, where an "indicator board" is an example of something you might see in a workplace. "Stop working on" suggests leaving your job. So, "RESIGN" is the word meaning to quit or stop working, fitting the clue.
Suggestion to leader of expedition — move stealthily
Answer: TIPTOE
In the question, "move stealthily" indicates the need for a word related to walking quietly or cautiously. "Leader of expedition" suggests someone taking charge. "TIPTOE" fits perfectly as it means to walk quietly and carefully, especially to avoid being heard or noticed, which aligns with the suggestion given.
Teacher in biblical story deserving forgiveness
Answer: PARDONABLE
The term "biblical story" implies a narrative from the Bible. The concept of forgiveness is often prevalent in biblical teachings. The phrase "deserving forgiveness" implies someone who has committed a mistake but is still worthy of being forgiven. In the Bible, there are several instances of teachers or figures who made mistakes but were pardoned. "PARDONABLE" describes something that can be forgiven, which fits the context.
Trendy exploit? Absolutely
Answer: INDEED
The word "trendy" indicates something fashionable or currently popular. "Exploit" typically refers to a daring or heroic act, often with a hint of adventure. The word "absolutely" suggests complete agreement or confirmation. "INDEED" fits perfectly as it means truly, certainly, or without a doubt, which confirms the assertion made in the question.
Way Republican president once is for industrial action
Answer: STRIKE
Republican president" refers to a political figure who held the position of president within the Republican party. "Industrial action" typically refers to strikes or protests by workers. The phrase "Way Republican president once is" suggests rearranging or finding another form of the term to fit the context. "STRIKE" fits as it not only refers to industrial action but can also mean a way or method of doing something.
Writer consuming a governor’s pheasant
Answer: PEAHEN
Writer" suggests a person who writes or is associated with writing. "Consuming" can mean either eating or being engrossed in something. "Governor’s pheasant" implies possession or ownership by a governor of a specific bird. "PEAHEN" fits as it refers to a female peacock, which aligns with the description provided in the question
Writer’s book supporting part of UK
Answer: NIB
The term "writer’s book" implies something associated with writing, such as a tool or instrument. "Supporting part of UK" suggests a portion of the United Kingdom. "NIB" fits as it refers to the pointed end part of a pen or pencil used for writing, and when "supporting," it could imply physically touching or being in contact with a part of the UK, fulfilling the criteria given in the question.
