Here is the comprehensive answer guide for the Tea Time Crossword, dated September 24, 2023. Below, you’ll find a list of all the crossword clues, along with direct links to their solutions. Whether you’re stuck on a particular clue or just want to verify your answers, we’re here to help!
How to Use This Guide
Each clue listed below is linked to its detailed answer page. Simply click on a clue to view its answer, along with an in-depth explanation (where applicable).
Across Clues:
1. Speed
3. Skin around a nail
6. Greyhound and collie crossbreed
8. Specialise (in a college subject)
10. Alcoholic
11. Tidal part of a river
14. Jamaican music
15. One of the Magi
17. Defame
20. South – – -, M*A*S*H location
21. Stringed instrument
22. Leonardo – – -, artist
23. Recount
24. Paris cathedral, – – – Dame
Down Clues:
1. Pistol case
2. Type of anaesthetic
3. Arc
4. Entice
5. Before due time
7. Offensive
9. Former Argentinian president
12. Large bag
13. – – – Ballesteros, late Ryder Cup captain
16. Understand
17. Buffalo
18. Indian dish
19. Push slightly
20. Scottish stand-up comedian, – – – Bridges
A Few Tips for Solving Crosswords
1. Start with the clues you know: Begin by filling out the definite answers to build momentum.
2. Don’t hesitate to skip: If a clue seems too hard, move to the next one and come back later.
3. Use the crossings: If you have a few letters of a word, it can give hints for the crossing words.
4. Think about wordplay: Remember, crossword clues often involve puns, anagrams, and other wordplays.
5. Practice makes perfect: The more crosswords you solve, the better you’ll become at recognizing patterns and common clues.
Happy solving, and see you in the next crossword adventure!