Befuddle by taking top off oar Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Befuddle by taking top off oar" leads us to the answer "ADDLE". Let's break down the clue and see why this answer fits perfectly.

1. "Befuddle" is the key word in the clue. It means to confuse or disorient. This indicates that we are looking for a word that represents confusion.

2. "By taking top off" is a wordplay element in the clue. It suggests that we need to remove the first letter of a word.

3. "Oar" is the final word in the clue. It serves as the source of the first letter we need to remove.

Putting it all together:

1. We start with the word "oar".
2. We remove the top letter "o".
3. We are left with "ar".
4. The word "ar" sounds like the word "are".
5. When we combine "ar" with the word "addle", we get "addlear".
6. The final step is to remove the extra letter "r" to arrive at the answer "ADDLE".

So, the answer "ADDLE" perfectly fits the clue, as it means to befuddle or confuse. By following the wordplay instructions "by taking top off oar", we were able to arrive at the correct answer. Crosswords are all about deciphering wordplay and finding the hidden connections, and this clue is a great example of that.

Definition of "ADDLE"

make (someone) unable to think clearly; confuse

Example :

being in love must have addled your brain

the extremely hot and dry weather had caused the eggs to addle

the film is addle-brained

 The Crossword clue "Befuddle by taking top off oar" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror cryptic	26 October 2017	ADDLE