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by Niranjani

Updated Mar 28, 2024

Check Daily Mail Cryptic Crossword Answers (28 March 2024) Here

Confused by the hints? Dont worry we have addressed every solution for today's hints. The solution is entirely dependent on the clues and could conclude with three letters or more. So to raise your IQ, solve this engaging problem every day.

Untidy cook reads diary (10)

Ans: DISARRAYED

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"Untidy" suggests disorder or lack of organization. "Cook reads diary" implies an anagram of "cook" and "diary." Rearranging these letters gives "DISARRAYED," meaning in a state of disorganization or disorder.

Fried food is only consumed in reality show initially (8)

Ans: RISSOLES

"Fried food" suggests a type of food that is cooked in hot oil. "Is only consumed" indicates that the answer is a word meaning something eaten. "Reality show initially" refers to the first letters of "reality show," which are "R" and "S." This gives us "RISSOLES," which are fried patties made from minced meat or vegetables.

Not far from magazine article (4)

Ans: NEAR

"Not far from" suggests a synonym for close or nearby. "Magazine article" implies the abbreviation for "article" in a magazine, which is "a." Combine "NEAR" with "a" to get "NEAR," meaning close or nearby.

Vegetable brought back in bottom of boat (4)

Ans: KEEL

"Vegetable brought back" suggests reversing a word for a type of vegetable. "Bottom of boat" indicates the last letter of "boat," which is "t." Reversing "leek" (a type of vegetable) and adding "t" gives us "KEEL," which is the bottom part of a boat.

Polish worker's increase (7)

Ans: BEESWAX

"Polish" could refer to shining or improving the appearance of something. "Worker's increase" suggests an increment or raise. "BEESWAX" can refer to a substance used for polishing or protecting wood, and it can also mean meddling or interfering in someone else's affairs, which fits the context.

Fruit normal, sweet abnormal (11)

Ans: WATERMELONS

"Fruit normal" suggests a common fruit. "Sweet abnormal" indicates an anagram of "sweet" with a word for "abnormal" or different. Rearranging these letters gives "WATERMELONS," which are large, sweet fruits known for their juicy flesh and hard rind.

Empty cell affair causing uproar (7)

Ans: CLAMOUR

"Empty cell" suggests removing the inner letters from a word. "Affair causing uproar" indicates a word for a loud and chaotic noise. Removing the inner letters "a" and "l" from "cell" gives us "CLAMOUR," which means a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Cockney's temporary difficulty causes irritation (4)

Ans: ITCH

A Cockney is someone from London's East End, known for their dialect. "Temporary difficulty" could be a playful reference to a word they might struggle to pronounce. "Itch" is a temporary skin irritation that can be annoying.

Objective for Indian state that's left behind (4)

Ans: GOAL

"Objective" suggests a target or aim. "Indian state" could refer to a specific territory within India. "Left behind" might imply falling short of an achievement. A "goal" is something one strives to achieve, and it fits the idea of an objective for a state that might be lagging behind.

Present for Danish leader in English city (8)

Ans: HEREFORD

"Present" can mean a gift. "Danish leader" suggests someone in a position of power in Denmark. "English city" refers to a location within England. Hereford is a city in England, and it could be a playful answer for a gift given to a Danish leader visiting England.

Young ladies with laudable novelist- (10)

Ans: GALSWORTHY

"Young ladies" suggests women, possibly unmarried. "Laudible" means deserving praise. "Novelist" refers to a writer of novels. John Galsworthy was a well-respected English novelist, and "Galsworthy" could be the last name of a novelist someone might praise young ladies for reading.

Beverage for doctor at home with king (5)

Ans: DRINK

A doctor is a medical professional. "At home" suggests a casual setting. "King" could refer to a monarch or a playing card.
"Drink" is a general term for any beverage, and it would be appropriate for a doctor at home, regardless of whether a king is present (which could be a playful addition to the clue).

Dodgy American pastor's leader in religious group (7)

Ans: SUSPECT

"Dodgy" means untrustworthy or suspicious. "American pastor" refers to a religious leader in the US. "Leader in religious group" implies someone heading a religious organization.
"Suspect" can be a noun meaning someone believed to be guilty, which fits the idea of a potentially untrustworthy pastor leading a religious group.

Regret bringing in Labour's first law- (4)

Ans: RULE

"Regret" suggests remorse or wishing you hadn't done something. "Bringing in" implies introducing or enacting something. "Labour" could refer to a political party known for social programs ("laws"). "Rule" can refer to a law or regulation.
The clue might be a play on words, suggesting regretting the introduction of a particular law by the Labour party.

Some mathematicians were definitely provided with solution (8)

Ans: ANSWERED

"Some mathematicians" suggests a group of people who are capable of solving problems. "Definitely provided with solution" indicates a synonym for "provided with a solution," which is "ANSWERED."

Birds from Inverness (5)

Ans: ERNES

"Birds from Inverness" refers to a type of bird. "ERNES" are a type of seabird that can be found around the Inverness area.

Vessel too short for waterways (6)

Ans: CANALS

"Vessel" can refer to a ship or a container. "Too short" suggests removing the last letter from a word. "For waterways" indicates a type of water transportation system. "CANALS" are waterways used for navigation and transportation.

Doses of medicine taken in game- (8)

Ans: DRAUGHTS

"Doses of medicine" implies taking a certain amount of medication. "Taken in game" suggests that the word for "doses of medicine" is hidden within "game." "DRAUGHTS" refers to a strategy board game.

Hit barrier when going to work (6)

Ans: WALLOP

"Hit" suggests striking something with force. "Barrier when going to work" suggests an obstruction or obstacle encountered during a journey. "WALLOP" means to strike or hit with force, often implying a powerful blow.

At centre of group nothing is wasted (3,2,2)

Ans: OUT OF IT

"At centre of group" suggests finding the middle letters of the word "group," which are "OU." "Nothing is wasted" indicates that "OUT OF IT" means that nothing remains or is lost, often used to describe being in a state of confusion or disorientation.

Whisky first of all for Mediterranean island- (5)

Ans: MALTA

"Whisky first of all" suggests taking the first letter of the word "whisky," which is "M." "For Mediterranean island" indicates that the answer is the name of an island in the Mediterranean Sea. "MALTA" is a Mediterranean island country.

Persistently annoy prince (5)

Ans: HARRY

"Persistently annoy" suggests a synonym for bothering or irritating someone continuously. "Prince" indicates that we are looking for a name associated with royalty. "HARRY" is a name that fits both criteria and is associated with Prince Harry.

Vivacity of Bizet and Rossini in operatic overtures (4)

Ans: BRIO

"Vivacity" refers to liveliness or energy. "Bizet and Rossini" are both composers known for their lively and energetic operatic overtures. "BRIO" means liveliness or vigor, which matches the description provided.