Front part of a hand tool, say ... and the last word of 17-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across? Crossword Clue

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The clue for your today's crossword puzzle is: "Front part of a hand tool, say ... and the last word of 17-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across?" ,published by L.A. Times Daily. Please check our best answer below:

Best Answer:
BUSINESSEND

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Front part of a hand tool, say ... and the last word of 17-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across?" cleverly combines two parts of the answer, leading to "BUSINESSEND." Here's how this intriguing clue unfolds:

  1. The first part of the clue, "Front part of a hand tool," hints at the word "business." This word's starting letter "B" is the front part of the answer.
  2. The second part of the clue, "the last word of 17-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across," directs our attention to the final words of specific crossword answers.
  3. Upon solving the crossword and identifying the last words of the relevant Across clues, we find that they collectively spell out "END."
  4. By combining "BUSINESS" with "END," we arrive at the final answer "BUSINESSEND."

This creative clue challenges solvers to think both literally, in terms of a hand tool's front part, and contextually, by considering specific crossword answers. The culmination of these elements results in the aptly fitting solution, "BUSINESSEND," providing a satisfying "aha" moment for crossword enthusiasts.



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 The Crossword clue "Front part of a hand tool, say ... and the last word of 17-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across?" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
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L.A. Times Daily27 February 2018BUSINESSEND
The Washington Post27 February 2018BUSINESSEND


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