Be firm as a matter of policy with Nick locally addressing summit at 31 across and 15 across Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Be firm as a matter of policy with Nick locally addressing summit at 31 across and 15 across".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Be firm as a matter of policy with Nick locally addressing summit at 31 across and 15 across" indicates that we need to find a phrase that means being firm or resolute with someone named Nick and relates to a summit. The answer for this clue is "TAKEAHARDLINE".

To understand why "TAKEAHARDLINE" is the correct answer, let's break down the clue:

1. The phrase "Be firm as a matter of policy" suggests that we are looking for a term that describes a strict approach or stance.
2. The mention of "Nick locally" indicates that we need to consider a word related to "Nick" in a localized or abbreviated form.
3. The addition of "addressing summit" implies that the term we are looking for should somehow connect to a summit or a meeting of importance.
4. The references to "31 across and 15 across" might be pointing towards specific crossword clues intersecting with this particular clue.

Considering these components, the answer "TAKEAHARDLINE" fits the given clue perfectly:

1. "TAKE" indicates an action of asserting or adopting a particular approach.
2. "A" represents the localized form of "addressing."
3. "HARDLINE" portrays a firm and uncompromising stance, which aligns with the phrase "Be firm as a matter of policy."

By combining these elements, we obtain the phrase "TAKEAHARDLINE," which aligns with the clue's description and provides the correct answer.

Remember, in crossword puzzles, the clues often involve wordplay and require creative thinking to find the appropriate solution. Solving crosswords not only challenges our linguistic abilities but also provides an entertaining exercise for the mind. With today's clue, the answer "TAKEAHARDLINE" showcases the connection between being firm with someone named Nick and the concept of a summit.

 The Crossword clue "Be firm as a matter of policy with Nick locally addressing summit at 31 across and 15 across" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	22 September 2018	TAKEAHARDLINE