Essayist's woolly jumpers? Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Essayist's woolly jumpers?" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Essayist's woolly jumpers?" leads to the answer "LAMBS." Here's why this connection makes sense:

• Essayist's: This part of the clue refers to someone who writes essays, often intellectual pieces of writing.
• Woolly jumpers: "Woolly jumpers" are typically associated with garments made from the fleece of young sheep, known as lambs.
• Connection: The wordplay here involves linking the idea of sheep and wool (woolly jumpers) to the specific term for young sheep, which is "lambs." The clever twist in the clue is using the phrase "woolly jumpers" to misdirect solvers towards thinking about clothing rather than the animals themselves.

This kind of wordplay is a common feature of crossword puzzles, where the clue disguises the answer through clever wording or misdirection, requiring solvers to think laterally to make the right connection.

 The Crossword clue "Essayist's woolly jumpers?" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	14 May 2023	LAMBS