Hand over foot at the cobblers? Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 08, 2024

Crossword Answer: Hand over foot at the cobblers?

Let’s find the answers to Hand over foot at the cobblers? for the August 08, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with U and end with R, and the possible solutions are UDDER,ULCER,UPPER.

The answer is UPPER.

Hand over foot at the cobblers? Crossword Clue Explanation

The answer "UPPER" cleverly references both a part of a shoe and the phrase "hand over foot." In shoe terminology, the "upper" is the part of the shoe that covers the foot, distinguishing it from the sole and other parts. The clue plays on this term while incorporating a bit of wordplay related to cobblers, who repair and make shoes.

Understanding the Clue

• Hand over foot: This phrase can be interpreted as "hand over" (which might be a play on the word "upper" as in "higher") and "foot" (which connects directly to shoes).
• At the cobblers?: Cobblers are professionals who work on shoes, hence the reference to shoe-related terminology.