Falls over cats and dogs outside the front door 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 "Falls over cats and dogs outside the front door".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Falls over cats and dogs outside the front door" reveals the answer "STEP." This connection may seem a bit cryptic at first, but when we break it down, it becomes clearer:

1. Falls over: This part of the clue suggests a downward motion or a movement from a higher position to a lower one.
2. Cats and dogs: In crossword puzzles, "cats and dogs" commonly refer to heavy rain, such as a "downpour."
3. Outside the front door: This implies the entrance or threshold of a place.

When we combine these elements, we can see that "falls over" indicates a stepping motion down, akin to walking down a short flight of stairs or a single step, especially when trying to avoid being drenched in heavy rain. Therefore, the answer "STEP" fits perfectly with the given clue.

Definition of "STEP"

an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running

Example :

Ron took a step back

she turned and retraced her steps

a step class

 The Crossword clue "Falls over cats and dogs outside the front door" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	10 January 2020	STEP