Fine stranger has straw to eat? Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Fine stranger has straw to eat?" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fine stranger has straw to eat?" leads us to the answer "FODDER" for a few reasons:

1. Fine: In the context of this clue, "Fine" could be indicating the letter "F" as a representation of the word "Fine," giving us the first letter of the answer.
2. Stranger: The word "stranger" could be suggesting an anagram, indicating that we need to rearrange some letters to form part of the solution.
3. Has straw to eat: "Straw to eat" can be a hint towards food for animals, which is where "FODDER" comes into play. Fodder is indeed straw or food for livestock and animals.

Putting these elements together, the clue cleverly disguises the answer "FODDER" within the phrase, leading solvers to think about animal feed and eventually arrive at the correct solution.

Definition of "FODDER"

food, especially dried hay or straw, for cattle and other livestock.

Example :

young people ending up as factory fodder

the animals need foddering

 The Crossword clue "Fine stranger has straw to eat?" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	26 May 2023	FODDER