Address nail left on top of escritoire Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Address nail left on top of escritoire" and the answer is "TACKLE". Let's break down the clue and see why this answer fits perfectly.

1. "Address" is a verb that can mean to deal with or tackle a problem or situation.

2. "Nail" is a noun that can refer to a small pointed metal object used to fasten things together.

3. "Left" is a directional indicator that suggests we need to look for something that is positioned on the left.

4. "On top of" is a phrase that indicates a spatial relationship, meaning something is positioned above or on the top of another thing.

5. "Escritoire" is a noun that refers to a writing desk with compartments and drawers.

Putting all the clues together, we can see that the word "TACKLE" fits perfectly. In the context of the clue, "Address nail left on top of escritoire," we can interpret it as follows:

• In the sense of dealing with or addressing a problem, "Address" refers to tackling something.
• "Nail" suggests a small pointed object, which could represent the letter "T" in "TACKLE."
• "Left" indicates that we need to consider the left side of a word, which is the letter "L" in "TACKLE."
• "On top of" implies that we need to place something above or on the top of another thing, which corresponds to the letter "A" in "TACKLE."
• "Escritoire" hints at a writing desk or piece of furniture, which is commonly associated with a "DESK" or a "TABLE." Taking the first letter of "DESK" or "TABLE," we obtain the letter "T" in "TACKLE."

Thus, the answer to today's crossword clue "Address nail left on top of escritoire" is "TACKLE." The elements of the clue align perfectly with the letters that form the word "TACKLE," making it the correct answer for this crossword puzzle.

Definition of "TACKLE"

the equipment required for a task or sport

Example :

fishing tackle

he was only prevented from scoring by a fine tackle

police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime

 The Crossword clue "Address nail left on top of escritoire" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Toughie	15 May 2018	TACKLE