A bribe? That's a blow! Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "A bribe? That's a blow!" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "A bribe? That's a blow!" The answer for this clue is "BACKHANDER."

Let's break down the clue to understand why the answer is "BACKHANDER":

1. A bribe? The clue starts with "A bribe," indicating that we're looking for a word related to bribes.
2. That's a blow! The second part of the clue provides a hint that the answer is an expression or phrase related to a blow.

The answer, "BACKHANDER," fits both the clues perfectly:

1. It refers to a bribe. The term "backhander" is often used colloquially to describe a bribe or a payment given illegally or discreetly.
2. It is related to a blow. In some contexts, "backhander" can also refer to a blow delivered with the back of the hand, although in this case, it's meant metaphorically rather than literally.

Therefore, the answer "BACKHANDER" aligns with the given clues, as it relates to both bribes and blows. It cleverly combines the two aspects mentioned in the clue and provides a suitable solution to the puzzle.

Definition of "BACKHANDER"

a blow made with the back of the hand

Example :

shut up, or I'll give you a backhander

Hunter flipped in a backhander

a fortune had been paid in backhanders to local officials

 The Crossword clue "A bribe? That's a blow!" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	24 March 2024	BACKHANDER