Today’s crossword puzzle presents a captivating array of clues, enticing any crossword enthusiast to test their wits. From capturing feelings and descriptions to geographical names, this puzzle offers a broad array of puzzles that will stretch one’s vocabulary and thinking.
Clues Across
1 Across: A term often associated with a typical man, comprising 8 letters.
5 Across: An expression meaning “same here,” 4 letters in length.
9 Across: A prefix denoting something extreme, with 5 letters.
10 Across: The American and Canadian term for a male chicken, requiring 7 letters.
11 Across: Describes something involving far-spaced locations, hinted at by an anagram “nostalgic end,” totalling 4 and 8 letters.
13 Across: These are groups of islands situated off the western coast of Scotland, requiring 5 and 8 letters.
15 Across: A phrase indicating someone received less than what was due, consisting of 5-7 letters.
18 Across: The term for a negative sentiment, with 7 letters.
19 Across: Bridges the gap between what’s said and what’s truly meant, with 5 letters.
20 Across: To make them converge to tackle essential matters, summing up 4 letters.
21 Across: A word signifying refusal, requiring 8 letters.
Clues Down
1 Down: Represents a duration of sickness, spanning 4 letters.
2 Down: A phrase pointing to an isolated settlement, consisting of 7 letters.
3 Down: A phrase for an excessive way of describing something, with 12 letters.
4 Down: Addresses the additional fees faced by leaseholders, needing 7 and 6 letters.
6 Down: Words that signify something that is not acceptable, with 3 and 2 letters.
7 Down: Describes something opposite in nature, using 8 letters.
8 Down: An anagram clue suggesting a meeting after dining, totalling 12 letters.
12 Down: Refers to the act of accumulating, relating to “jam,” with 8 letters.
14 Down: Captures the concept of something diminishing, with 3 and 4 letters.
16 Down: Indicates an informal term for defeating an opponent comprehensively, requiring 5 letters.
17 Down: A hint suggesting resemblance to a potato, summed up in 4 letters.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.