9 makes spilling teas a hazard (8) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 31, 2024
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Updated Jul 31, 2024
9 makes spilling teas a hazard (8) Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to 9 makes spilling teas a hazard (8) for the July 31, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 8 letters. Start with A and end with K, and the possible solutions are AARDVARK, AIRCHECK, ASTERISK.
The answer is ASTERISK.
The word "asterisk" fits the clue "9 makes spilling teas a hazard (8)" through a combination of wordplay and definition. An asterisk is a typographical symbol used in text to indicate a footnote or annotation, often denoted by a star-shaped character (*). The clue plays on the idea that "spilling teas" can be rearranged or interpreted metaphorically to hint at the shape of an asterisk.
Specifically, when you "spill" or rearrange the letters of "teas," you can form the word "asterisk," which fits the 8-letter requirement of the answer. The number "9" in the clue is a bit misleading but can be seen as a reference to the asterisk symbol often used to mark additional information or notes, indirectly connecting to the concept of making a text more complex or "hazardous" to decipher.
This clue was last seen in Crossword Puzzle on July 31, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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