Cavalryman leaves raid Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue, "Cavalryman leaves raid," provides a subtle yet clear hint leading to the answer "COSSACK." Here's an explanation of why this clue corresponds to this specific answer:

1. Cavalryman: In this context, "Cavalryman" refers to a soldier or warrior typically associated with mounted military troops known for their expertise in combat on horseback.
2. Leaves: The term "leaves" in the clue indicates that we need to remove or eliminate something from the next part of the clue to reach the final answer.
3. Raid: "Raid" can be interpreted as an attack, surprise assault, or invasion typically carried out by enemies seeking to cause disturbance or seize goods.

When we take the word "Cavalryman" and remove the letters for "man" or the soldier part, we are left with "Cavalry" which is closely associated with the answer "COSSACK." The Cossacks were a distinct group of warrior horsemen known for their military skills and often associated with cavalry-like tactics. Therefore, the clue "Cavalryman leaves raid" cleverly guides us to the answer "COSSACK" through wordplay and deduction.

Definition of "COSSACK"

a member of a people of Ukraine and southern Russia, noted for their horsemanship and military skill.

 The Crossword clue "Cavalryman leaves raid" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Toughie	14 October 2016	COSSACK