Animal killer -- sanctimonious or rogue? -- somewhere in between Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Animal killer -- sanctimonious or rogue? -- somewhere in between" leads us to the answer "PICADOR." Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer is applicable.

• Animal killer: This part of the clue suggests that we're looking for someone who kills animals.
• Sanctimonious or rogue: Here, we have two contrasting characteristics—sanctimonious refers to someone who acts morally superior or righteous while rogue refers to someone who is deceitful or dishonest.
• Somewhere in between: This indicates that the answer lies between the two extremes mentioned above.

Putting all these pieces together, we can deduce that the answer "PICADOR" fits the clue perfectly.

• 1. The term "PICADOR" refers to a person in a bullfight who specifically uses a lance to weaken the bull before the matador takes over.
• 2. In a bullfight, the PICADOR's role is to kill the bull eventually, fulfilling the "animal killer" aspect of the clue.
• 3. Additionally, the PICADOR is neither sanctimonious nor a rogue, representing the "somewhere in between" part of the clue.

Hence, "PICADOR" aligns with the clue's description and encompasses all the elements mentioned, making it the correct answer.

Definition of "PICADOR"

(in bullfighting) a person on horseback who goads the bull with a lance.

 The Crossword clue "Animal killer -- sanctimonious or rogue? -- somewhere in between" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Toughie	25 November 2016	PICADOR