Delivery of francs on holiday Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Delivery of francs on holiday" corresponds to the answer "OFFBREAK" for several reasons:

1. Delivery: In cricket terminologies, "delivery" refers to the action of the bowler in bowling the ball towards the batsman's end.
2. Francs: In cricket, "francs" can be associated with the French angle, which leads to considering cricket terminology.
3. On holiday: The phrase "on holiday" suggests a break or a pause which is also a hint towards cricket terms.

Putting these elements together, "OFFBREAK" is a cricket term for a delivery where the ball spins inward for a right-handed batsman (moves from the off side towards leg side), making it the suitable answer for the given clue. It aligns with both the idea of a delivery in cricket and the wordplay within the clue, referencing a break in the ball's movement. This connection between the clue components and the specific cricket term highlights how cryptic crossword clues can cleverly intertwine diverse aspects to lead to the correct answer.

 The Crossword clue "Delivery of francs on holiday" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	18 October 2019	OFFBREAK