Quietly bent on getting a drink? Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue Quietly bent on getting a drink? published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Quietly bent on getting a drink?" The answer to this clue is "PARCHED". Let's analyze why this answer fits the clue:

1. The clue starts with "Quietly", which indicates that the answer should include a synonym for silence. In this case, the synonym is "P", as in the musical notation for "Pianissimo" which means very soft or quiet.
2. The clue also includes the word "bent on", which implies a strong desire or determination to do something. For this part, we look for a word that represents a desire or craving for something.
3. Finally, the clue mentions "getting a drink". One word that fits this description is "ARCHED", which means bent or curved. It can relate to a drinking posture.

Putting all these elements together, we arrive at the answer "PARCHED". When someone is "PARCHED", they are extremely thirsty, reflecting the desire to get a drink. The word also includes the synonym for quiet, starting with the letter "P". Therefore, "PARCHED" perfectly fits the clue "Quietly bent on getting a drink?".

Definition of "PARCHED"

dried out with heat

Example :

the parched earth

I'm parched—I'll die without a drink

parched corn

 The Crossword clue "Quietly bent on getting a drink?" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Cryptic	7 February 2024	PARCHED