Cockney rhyming slang for a thief Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 15, 2024

Cockney rhyming slang for a thief Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to Cockney rhyming slang for a thief for the July 15, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 7 letters. Start with T and end with F, and the possible solutions are THEREOF, THYSELF, TEALEAF.

The answer is TEALEAF.

In Cockney rhyming slang, "tealeaf" is used to refer to a thief. This term originates from the phrase "tealeaf" rhyming with "thief" through a characteristic of Cockney rhyming slang where a word or phrase that rhymes with the actual word is used instead.

Thus, "tealeaf" becomes a playful substitute for "thief" in this distinctive form of slang. Cockney rhyming slang itself is known for its creativity and sometimes cryptic nature, where the rhyme is often followed by dropping the rhyming word, resulting in phrases that can be challenging to decipher for those unfamiliar with the dialect.

This clue last seen in Crossword Puzzle on July 15, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.

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