Boasted heading off in tatters 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 "Boasted heading off in tatters".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, we have the clue "Boasted heading off in tatters" and the answer is "RAGGED". Let's analyze why this clue matches the answer:

1. Boasted: This provides us with the action or behavior that the clue is referring to. Boasting means to speak with excessive pride or self-satisfaction.
2. Heading off: Here, "heading off" suggests removing or taking away the first letter from the word connected to "boasted." In this case, the first letter of the word "boasted" is "b."
3. In tatters: "In tatters" implies that something is torn or in a state of disrepair. It is a clue that hints at the answer's meaning.

By combining all the information from the clue, we can deduce that the answer "RAGGED" fits perfectly. The word "boasted" without its first letter "b" creates the base "oasted," which when combined with "in tatters," leads us to the word "ragged." Therefore, "RAGGED" is the correct answer that matches the clue's context and definition. Crossword clues often rely on wordplay and clever associations to lead solvers to the correct answer. In this case, the clue cleverly utilizes the words "boasted," "heading off," and "in tatters" to direct us to the word "ragged." Understanding these hints and making connections between the clue and the answer is crucial for solving crossword puzzles successfully. Remember, crossword puzzles challenge our linguistic and analytical skills and offer an entertaining exercise for the mind. They provide an excellent opportunity to expand our vocabulary and improve our cognitive abilities. Happy crossword solving!

Definition of "RAGGED"

(of cloth or clothes) old and torn

Example :

a rough-looking man wearing ragged clothes

a ragged child

a pair of ragged ponies

 The Crossword clue "Boasted heading off in tatters" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	7 July 2020	RAGGED