Friend retires from racing circuit 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 "Friend retires from racing circuit".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Friend retires from racing circuit" leads to the answer "LAP" for the following reasons:

1. Wordplay: In this clue, "Friend retires" indicates that we need to take a friend (pal) and reverse it (retires).
2. Definition: "racing circuit" can refer to a track or a circuit where races take place.
3. Connection: When we combine the reversed friend (pal) with racing circuit, we get the answer "LAP." In racing, a lap refers to a complete circuit around a track.

Therefore, the answer "LAP" is deciphered by reversing "pal" (friend) and connecting it with "racing circuit," resulting in a term commonly used in the context of racing. It's a clever play on words that aligns with the theme of the crossword.

Definition of "LAP"

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person

Example :

come and sit on my lap

she stood up and brushed the crumbs from the lap of her dress

heavy rain stopped the race after 18 laps

 The Crossword clue "Friend retires from racing circuit" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	27 July 2019	LAP