Fender ding Crossword Clue

Today's (13 July 2022) crossword provided to us by Universal and the clue is "Fender ding".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fender ding" points to the answer "DENT" because in crossword puzzles, each word is carefully chosen to lead solvers to the correct answer based on the definitions and wordplay involved. In this case:

1. Fender: This part of a car is often associated with getting dings or scratches in real life, so the word "fender" directs solvers to think about car-related damage.
2. Ding: The term "ding" is commonly used to describe a small dent or damage, typically on a car or another object.

Putting these two words together, "Fender ding" naturally leads to the answer "DENT" as it perfectly fits the context of minor damage to a fender or vehicle. Crossword clue construction often relies on these subtle word associations and connections to guide solvers towards the intended solution.

Definition of "DENT"

a slight hollow in a hard even surface made by a blow or pressure

Example :

there was a hideous dent in the front passenger door

he has barely made a dent in the poverty rate

he hit a concrete bollard, denting the wing

 The Crossword clue "Fender ding" published 16 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	13 July 2022	DENT
Newsday.com	21 September 2021	DENT
Penny dell	18 July 2021	DENT
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	27 October 2019	DENT
USA Today	18 November 2017	DENT
L.A. Times Daily	1 March 2010	DENT