Chiefs formerly cross, by the sound of it? Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Chiefs formerly cross, by the sound of it?" leads us to the answer "EXECS." Let's break down why this answer fits the clue:

1. Chiefs: In this context, "Chiefs" can refer to leaders or top executives in a company, which are commonly known as "executives."
2. Formerly cross: The phrase "formerly cross" suggests a rearrangement or crossing over of letters. In this case, we need to rearrange the letters of "Chiefs" to get the answer.
3. By the sound of it: This part of the clue hints at a phonetic connection. When we say "Chiefs" aloud, it sounds similar to "EXECS."

Putting these elements together, the answer "EXECS" cleverly combines the idea of leaders (Chiefs) being rearranged and phonetically matching the sound of executives. This connection showcases the creative wordplay often found in crossword puzzles.

 The Crossword clue "Chiefs formerly cross, by the sound of it?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	24 September 2018	EXECS