Discarded queen, perhaps, retaining spades Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Discarded queen, perhaps, retaining spades," leads to the answer "CAST." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. "Discarded queen" refers to the act of discarding or removing the letter "Q" from a word or phrase, a common practice in crosswords to signify its removal from the answer.

2. "Retaining spades" indicates that the remaining letters in the word after discarding the queen possibly include the letters "S," "P," "A," "D," and "E."

3. In this case, when we discard the queen (Q) from the word "CAST," we are left with "CAST," which retains the letters "S," "A," and "T," spelling out the word precisely.

4. Furthermore, "Cast" can also refer to the throwing of a fishing line or an actor's role in a performance, showcasing the versatility of this word in various contexts.

5. The intersection of wordplay involving discarding specific letters and retaining others perfectly aligns with the challenging yet rewarding nature of crossword puzzles, where each clue requires a careful unraveling to arrive at the correct answer.

Definition of "CAST"

throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction

Example :

she cast down her eyes

she cast him a desperate glance

the moon cast a pale light over the cottages

 The Crossword clue "Discarded queen, perhaps, retaining spades" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian	29 November 2017	CAST