Busted a suspect with hand on drug? Could be this Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Busted a suspect with hand on drug? Could be this," and the answer is "open-and-shut case."

This clue and answer combination is a common phrase used to describe a situation where the solution or outcome is clear and undeniable.

Let's break it down to understand why this clue leads us to "open-and-shut case":

1. The term "busted" indicates an action taken by law enforcement, often in relation to a suspect or criminal activity.
2. The phrase "with hand on drug" suggests the possession of illegal substances.
3. Putting the two parts together, "a suspect busted with hand on drug" implies that someone has been apprehended while in possession of illicit substances.
4. The question mark at the end of the clue hints at a possible alternative solution.
5. The phrase "Could be this" suggests that the answer we're looking for is a suitable description or explanation of the situation.
6. The answer "open-and-shut case" fits perfectly as it means a legal matter that is straightforward, clear, and easy to resolve without any doubt or ambiguity.

So, when someone is described as "busted a suspect with hand on drug? Could be this," the answer "open-and-shut case" appropriately captures the idea that the situation is indisputable and quickly resolved.

 The Crossword clue "Busted a suspect with hand on drug? Could be this" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	1 February 2018	open-and-shut case