Let us help you get the solution to The Times Cryptic crossword puzzles. Today, based on the clue "Dog from Russian house briefly sent to Coventry, not north east" given in the puzzle we will help you find the answer to it.
After hunting through the hints and information, we have finally found the solution to this crossword clue.
Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
The clue "Dog from Russian house briefly sent to Coventry, not north east" leads us to the answer "DACHSHUND". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits.
1. "Dog" indicates that we are looking for a type of canine.
2. "From Russian house" suggests that the answer has some connection to Russia or a Russian breed.
3. "Briefly sent to Coventry" is a wordplay clue. "Sent to Coventry" means to be ostracized or ignored, while "briefly" indicates that we need to remove a short word or abbreviation.
4. "Not north east" is a directional hint, telling us to remove the letters N, O, R, T, H, E, and A from the previous part of the clue.
Combining these elements, we can see that the answer "DACHSHUND" fits the clue perfectly:
- "DACHSHUND" is a type of dog, fulfilling the requirement of the first part of the clue.
- The Dachshund breed originated in Germany, which is adjacent to Russia, so it can be associated with a "Russian house".
- Removing the letters N, O, R, T, H, E, and A from "DACHSHUND" leaves us with "DCHSUND", which can sound similar to "sent to Coventry".
- The phrase "not north east" further validates the removal of those letters.
In conclusion, the answer "DACHSHUND" accurately satisfies all aspects of the given clue. It is a breed of dog that can be associated with a Russian house, and when the appropriate letters are removed, it matches the phrase "sent to Coventry".
Definition of "DACHSHUND"
a dog of a very short-legged, long-bodied breed.
The Crossword clue "Dog from Russian house briefly sent to Coventry, not north east" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
| Crossword | Date | Answer |
| The Times Cryptic | 13 November 2017 | DACHSHUND |
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