First couple in Channel port keeping quarters for so long Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "First couple in Channel port keeping quarters for so long" leads to the answer "CHEERIO" through a clever wordplay exercise utilizing several elements:

1. First couple: In crossword puzzles, "first couple" often refers to the initial letters of a particular word or phrase. In this case, it indicates the letters "CH."
2. Channel port: "Channel port" signifies a location associated with the English Channel, which in this context points to the city of Dover.
3. Keeping quarters: The term "keeping" suggests containing or holding. When quarters are kept or held, it indicates letters "EE" in this scenario.
4. For so long: "So long" can be indicated by letters "RIO."

By combining these elements together, we form the word "CHEERIO," which is a term often used informally to say goodbye in British English. The clue's structure cleverly disguises the components of the answer within a sentence, challenging solvers to decipher the wordplay and arrive at the correct solution.

Definition of "CHEERIO"

used as an expression of good wishes on parting; goodbye

Example :

cheerio, see you on Saturday

 The Crossword clue "First couple in Channel port keeping quarters for so long" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	25 January 2017	CHEERIO