Dean alarms swimming amphibian Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Dean alarms swimming amphibian" leads us to the answer "SALAMANDER" for several reasons:

1. The word "Dean" could be a reference to "SALADIN," an anagram of "SALAMANDER." Anagrams are common in crossword puzzles as a way to hide the answer within the clue itself.
2. The term "alarms" might indicate a signal to rearrange the letters in the word "SALADIN" to form "SALAMANDER."
3. "Swimming amphibian" directly corresponds to a salamander, which is an amphibian known for its ability to swim in water.

In crossword puzzles, it's essential to look for hidden connections like anagrams and direct references to the answer. In this case, the clue cleverly combines wordplay with a straightforward definition to lead solvers to the solution "SALAMANDER."

Definition of "SALAMANDER"

a lizard-like amphibian with an elongated body and tail and short limbs, once thought able to endure fire.

 The Crossword clue "Dean alarms swimming amphibian" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic	15 October 2018	SALAMANDER