Guards son bragged loudly Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue, "Guards son bragged loudly," leads to the answer "SCREW." Here is why this clue corresponds to the answer:

• Guards: In some contexts, "guards" can refer to protective measures or devices used to secure something.
• Son: "Son" indicates a male offspring or descendant, which implies a younger generation.
• Bragged Loudly: "Bragged loudly" suggests boasting or expressing oneself in a loud, boastful manner.

When we combine these elements, we get the word "SCREW." In this context, a screw can be seen as a type of guard that secures objects together tightly. The wordplay involves associating the idea of guarding or securing with the action of bragging loudly by the son, leading to the answer "SCREW" as a cleverly constructed solution to the crossword clue.

Definition of "SCREW"

a short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running round it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place.

Example :

Philip screwed the top on the flask

a connector which screws on to the gas cylinder

the loss of advertising contracts will amount to more than the few quid that they're trying to screw us for

 The Crossword clue "Guards son bragged loudly" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Toughie	13 January 2017	SCREW