Let us help you get the solution to The Times Cryptic crossword puzzles. Today, based on the clue "After skirmishing ok — the rest on stretchers" given in the puzzle we will help you find the answer to it.
After hunting through the hints and information, we have finally found the solution to this crossword clue.
Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
Today's clue, "After skirmishing ok — the rest on stretchers," corresponds to the answer "TENTERHOOKS."
The clue contains several hints that lead to the answer:
- The word "after" suggests that we are looking for something that comes after the word "skirmishing."
- The phrase "ok — the rest" implies that we need to take the letters "ok" and find another word that follows it.
- The phrase "on stretchers" indicates that the answer is a plural noun.
Putting these hints together, we start by taking the word "skirmishing" and looking for a word that comes after it. The answer to this part of the clue is "ok." Next, we add "ok" to the word "skirmishing" to get "skirmishingok." Finally, we need a plural noun that fits the phrase "on stretchers." The answer that fits all these criteria is "TENTERHOOKS."
Tenterhooks are sharp hooks that were historically used to hold cloth stretched during the drying process. The phrase "on tenterhooks" means to be in a state of suspense, anxiety, or anticipation. The use of "stretchers" in the clue cleverly links to the concept of tenterhooks. Overall, this clue and its answer showcase the creativity and wordplay often found in crossword puzzles.
The Crossword clue "After skirmishing ok — the rest on stretchers" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
| Crossword | Date | Answer |
| The Times Cryptic | 9 February 2019 | TENTERHOOKS |
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