A new cryptic crossword, numbered 30,117, is now available, inviting puzzle enthusiasts to tackle its enigmatic clues. This puzzle offers an engaging challenge with a series of cleverly constructed across and down clues.
Across Clues
The puzzle kicks off with across clues such as a 7-letter word for “Dad with banal idea that’s got from the cinema”. Another clue asks solvers to find a 5-letter word for “Stone memorial perhaps for terrier”.
Potential solvers must also crack an 11-letter word for a recent “period of foul pestilence? Nothing in it”, alongside a 10-letter term for “scrubbing, bring house soap”.
Among the longer clues, there’s a thought-provoking 3,8-letter clue for “Basic supplies for Cook?”, which is likely to pique the interest of culinary enthusiasts.
Moving to a historical and geographical theme, another clue involves breaking into a “scene of conflict” with the Gunners succeeding and then leaving, with a solution that fits into 7 letters.
Down Clues
Beginning with the down section, participants need to deduce a 6-letter word for being “Calm, quick to accept condition”. Another clue tests knowledge of cooler places, suggesting a 6-letter word for “Sent down here it’s cooler”.
Car enthusiasts may find the clue “Car may often be parked at this” intriguing, requiring a 6,4-letter answer. Additionally, solvers are challenged by “In an emergency, call three of these” for 5 letters.
For a linguistic twist, there’s a clue involving “Breaking skis, rant in old language” that stretches to 8 letters. Similarly, “Calmed down as program got less awkward” also uses 8 letters and poses quite the conundrum.
Those with a keen sense of adventure may enjoy deciphering “In attack, spades smashed into a part of windmill,” which requires a 6-letter answer.
The cryptic crossword 30,117 presents an opportunity for lovers of wordplay and lateral thinking to immerse themselves in a blend of wit and challenge. It’s a crossword that promises not just solutions but satisfaction in every clue deciphered.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.