In sweets, the centre can be awfully nice! Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue In sweets, the centre can be awfully nice! published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "In sweets, the centre can be awfully nice!" leads us to the answer "TWEE." Here’s why this seemingly cryptic clue points to "TWEE" as the solution:

• "Sweets": This word hints at something pleasant or endearing, often associated with sugary treats that are enjoyed by many.
• "Centre": In the context of the clue, "centre" refers to the middle letter or letters of a word. Here, it directs us to look at the middle of the word related to sweets.
• "Awfully nice": The phrase indicates that the word we are looking for is a term of endearment or something charming.

Putting these components together, we find that "TWEE" fits the clue perfectly. It is a term that can be associated with something overly quaint or excessively sweet, aligning with the idea of being "awfully nice" in the context of sweets.

Definition of "TWEE"

excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental

Example :

although the film's a bit twee, it's watchable

 The Crossword clue "In sweets, the centre can be awfully nice!" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Cryptic	20 February 2024	TWEE