Down to sniff out briefly what could be a big catch Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Down to sniff out briefly what could be a big catch".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue is "Down to sniff out briefly what could be a big catch" and the answer for this clue is "BLUEFIN". Let's break down the clue and see why it leads us to this answer:

1. Down: This is an indicator that tells us to move forward or descend in the crossword grid.
2. To sniff out: Here, we have a phrase suggesting that we should look for a word related to smelling or detecting something.
3. Briefly: This word implies that we need to take only a part or an abbreviation of the word we're looking for.
4. What could be a big catch: This phrase hints at a valuable or significant prize, highlighting the importance of our answer.

Putting all these clues together, we find that the word "BLUEFIN" fits perfectly. Let's analyze how each part of the clue points us towards this answer:

1. We start off by going "Down" in the crossword grid.
2. The phrase "to sniff out" suggests a connection to the sense of smell, which leads us to think about fish since they are often associated with a distinct smell.
3. The word "briefly" indicates that we should take only a part of the word we're searching for. In this case, we consider the abbreviation "BLUE" which is commonly used to refer to a certain color.
4. Finally, when we think about a big catch related to fish, the "BLUEFIN" stands out as a prize-worthy catch. Bluefin tuna is a highly sought after and valuable fish, making it the perfect answer for this clue.

Therefore, the answer to the clue "Down to sniff out briefly what could be a big catch" is "BLUEFIN". The clue cleverly guides us to this answer by using related words and indicating that we should focus on an important catch in the world of fish.

Definition of "BLUEFIN"

the commonest large tuna, which occurs worldwide in warm seas. It is probably the largest bony fish, and is very important as a food and game fish.

 The Crossword clue "Down to sniff out briefly what could be a big catch" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	21 October 2017	BLUEFIN