Fussy pink gin and tonic cocktail not on! Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fussy pink gin and tonic cocktail not on!" leads to the answer "NITPICKING" because of the clever wordplay involved:

1. Fussy: This hints at being particular or overly attentive to detail, which directly relates to the concept of nitpicking.
2. Pink gin and tonic cocktail: Here, "pink" and "cocktail" serve to distract the solver. This part of the clue is a red herring, designed to mislead away from the real answer.
3. Not on: This phrase suggests exclusion or being off. Putting this all together, the clue is signaling that something is not quite right or is excluded, matching the notion of nitpicking behaviors.

In summary, the clue combines elements that point towards a behavior associated with excessive attention to small details or faults, resulting in the answer "NITPICKING."

Definition of "NITPICKING"

fussy or pedantic fault-finding

Example :

nitpicking over tiny details

a nitpicking legalistic exercise

 The Crossword clue "Fussy pink gin and tonic cocktail not on!" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic	13 May 2019	NITPICKING