Cat monster returns Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Cat monster returns" corresponds to the answer "GIB." Here's why this clue is associated with this answer:

1. Cat: The term "cat" can be a cryptic reference to an animal, but in crossword puzzles, it often points to the abbreviation "GIB." This is a common shorthand used in crossword clues to represent a feline creature.
2. Monster Returns: The phrase "returns" in a crossword context typically suggests a reversal, indicating that the solution might involve a word or letters being reversed or flipped. In this case, "GIB" is "BIG" spelled backward, which fits the "monster returns" part of the clue.
3. Combining the Elements: Bringing together the idea of a "cat" represented by "GIB" and the reversal indicated by "returns," we arrive at the final answer of "GIB" being a reversed version of the word "BIG." This clever play on words is a hallmark of cryptic puzzles like crosswords.

By understanding the nuances of how crossword clues are constructed, solvers can decipher the seemingly cryptic connections between the clues and their answers, leading to a satisfying "aha moment" when the solution finally clicks.

Definition of "GIB"

a wood or metal bolt, wedge, or pin for holding part of a machine or structure in place, usually adjusted by a screw or key

Example :

gib screws

the gib had come away from the frame

there was dented gib and a cracked ceiling

 The Crossword clue "Cat monster returns" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	24 January 2017	GIB