Cut of endless fish taken home by fishermen around end of pier 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 "Cut of endless fish taken home by fishermen around end of pier".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue provided for today's crossword puzzle is "Cut of endless fish taken home by fishermen around end of pier." The answer for this clue is "SCRATCH."

Let's break down the clue and analyze why the answer is "SCRATCH":

1. "Cut" refers to a synonym for a small wound or abrasion, which is commonly called a "scratch."
2. The term "endless" indicates that we need to remove the last letter from a word. In this case, we remove the last letter from "scratch" to get "scratc."
3. "Fish taken home by fishermen" suggests that we need to find a word related to fishing. In slang, "scratch" can refer to a small catch or insignificant fish.
4. "Around end of pier" tells us to add the last letter of "pier" to our word. Adding "h" to "scratc" gives us "scratch."

Putting these pieces together, we can see that "Cut of endless fish taken home by fishermen around end of pier" accurately leads us to the answer "SCRATCH." The clue combines different wordplay techniques, including synonyms, removal of letters, and the addition of letters. By understanding the context and applying the given instructions, we arrive at the correct solution.

Crossword puzzles often require a combination of analytical thinking, wordplay interpretation, and general knowledge. They engage our minds, challenge our vocabulary skills, and provide entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts. "SCRATCH" serves as an excellent example of how clues can be crafted to test our problem-solving abilities while keeping us engaged in the puzzle-solving process.

Definition of "SCRATCH"

score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object

Example :

the car's paintwork was battered and scratched

he scratched at a stain on his jacket

the dog scratched to be let in

 The Crossword clue "Cut of endless fish taken home by fishermen around end of pier" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	19 January 2019	SCRATCH