Female to escape with boyfriend ?€” this may light up the way Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Female to escape with boyfriend—this may light up the way" provides a cryptic hint that leads to the answer "FLAMBEAU." Here's how the clue relates to the answer:

1. Female: In cryptic crosswords, "female" often refers to the letter F. This part of the clue indicates we need to include the letter F in our answer.
2. To escape with boyfriend: In this context, "to escape" suggests removing or escaping certain letters. The word "with" here acts as a link, indicating a combination or mixing of elements. "Boyfriend" is a way of referring to the letter B.
3. This may light up the way: "Flambeau" is a French term for a flaming torch. A flambeau is a type of torch often used to light the way in a procession or ceremony.

By combining the elements hinted at in the clue—F (female), B (boyfriend), and the idea of a torch lighting the way—we arrive at the answer "FLAMBEAU," which aligns with the cryptic nature of crossword clues that require creative thinking to solve.

Definition of "FLAMBEAU"

a flaming torch, especially one made of several thick wicks dipped in wax.

 The Crossword clue "Female to escape with boyfriend ?€” this may light up the way" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	20 March 2018	FLAMBEAU