Bug? Bug! Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Bug? Bug!" and the answer for this clue is "EARWIG."

Why does this clue have this answer? Let's break it down:

1. The clue is "Bug? Bug!" which suggests that we are looking for the name of a bug or insect.
2. The use of "Bug? Bug!" followed by an exclamation mark indicates that there may be a wordplay or pun involved in solving this clue.
3. The answer to this clue is "EARWIG." An earwig is indeed a type of bug or insect.
4. The wordplay or pun in this clue lies in the repetition of the word "bug." By using the word "bug" twice, the crossword setter is hinting at a double meaning or play on words.
5. In this case, the double meaning comes from the fact that "earwig" sounds similar to the phrase "ear wig." While "ear wig" is not a commonly used term, it can be interpreted as a play on words to mean "a bug that lives in the ear."
6. Thus, the clue "Bug? Bug!" cleverly leads us to the answer "EARWIG" by combining the idea of a bug with the play on words related to an ear wig.

So, the answer "EARWIG" perfectly fits the clue "Bug? Bug!" due to the combination of its insect nature and the play on words related to an ear wig. Happy crossword solving!

Definition of "EARWIG"

a small elongated insect with a pair of terminal appendages that resemble pincers.

Example :

he looked behind him to see if anyone was earwigging

he was so sure to be earwigged in private that what he heard or said openly went for little

 The Crossword clue "Bug? Bug!" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Toughie	29 March 2018	EARWIG