Sort of red spy embraced by mother Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Sort of red spy embraced by mother" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Sort of red spy embraced by mother" leads to the answer "MAGENTA" because of the clever wordplay involved in both the clue and the corresponding answer:

1. "Sort of red": This part of the clue hints at a color that is somewhat red in nature. "Magenta" is a shade that falls within the red color spectrum, making it a fitting answer.
2. "Spy embraced by mother": Here, we have a hidden word clue where "spy" is hidden within "mother." When we place "spy" within "mother," it creates the word "Ma(genta)." This type of clue is a common crossword construction where a word or phrase is found within another.

Therefore, the answer "MAGENTA" perfectly aligns with the components of the clue, with "magenta" being a sort of red color and the word "spy" being cleverly nestled within "mother" to form the final solution.

Definition of "MAGENTA"

a light mauvish-crimson which is one of the primary subtractive colours, complementary to green

Example :

bright pink double flowers each lined in dark magenta

a short magenta dress

 The Crossword clue "Sort of red spy embraced by mother" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	1 March 2024	MAGENTA