Answers for Crossword Clue Quite friendly person met as arranged detaining monarch (2,8,5) May 23 2024 Revealed
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Updated May 23, 2024
Solvers of cryptic crosswords often enjoy the challenge of deciphering the wordplay elements and appreciate the cleverness and wit involved in crafting the clues. The Irish Daily Mail Cryptic crossword, like other cryptic crosswords, offers a stimulating mental exercise and a source of entertainment for crossword enthusiasts in Ireland and beyond.
Answer
The Solution is ON SPEAKING TERMS
Answer Explanation
The Correct Answer is Quite friendly person met as arranged detaining monarch (2,8,5) Crossword Clue is "ON SPEAKING TERMS".
In this clue, "Quite friendly person" hints at someone who is congenial or amiable, which suggests the phrase "ON SPEAKING TERMS." "Met as arranged" indicates that the letters for "met" are rearranged to form part of the solution. "Detaining monarch" suggests that we insert or "detain" the letters for the word "king" or "monarch" within the phrase.
Putting it together, "Quite friendly person met as arranged detaining monarch" clues "ON SPEAKING TERMS." "ON" signifies being in a state of something, "SPEAKING" implies verbal interaction, and "TERMS" refers to the conditions or understanding between individuals.
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