Very old boxer turning up — there you are! Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Very old boxer turning up — there you are!" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

This crossword clue "Very old boxer turning up — there you are!" hints at a phrase commonly used to indicate something suddenly or magically appearing. Breaking it down:

1. Very old boxer: In crossword puzzles, "old" can often refer to the word "O" which stands for "old" as a crossword convention. Here, "boxer" leads us to the word "Ali" for the famous boxer Muhammad Ali.
2. Turning up: This part of the clue suggests that the letters of "Ali" need to be reversed or turned up.
3. — there you are: This is a signal that the answer is about to be revealed.

Putting it all together, when we reverse "Ali" (the boxer) we get "ilA" which can be read as "VOILA" when turned right side up. So, the answer "VOILA" is a perfect fit for the clue, indicating a sudden revelation or appearance, in this case, the solution to the puzzle itself!

Definition of "VOILA"

there it is; there you are

Example :

‘Voila!’ she said, producing a pair of strappy white sandals

 The Crossword clue "Very old boxer turning up — there you are!" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	20 March 2024	VOILA