Offer principal. king, queen and top policeman a bit of material (12) Crossword Clue Answers on July 31, 2024
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Updated Jul 31, 2024
Offer principal. king, queen and top policeman a bit of material (12) Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Offer principal. king, queen and top policeman a bit of material (12) for the July 31, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 12 letters. Start with H and end with F, and the possible solutions are HANDSTAFF, HIPPOGRIFF, HANDKERCHIEF.
Answer
The answer to the clue, Offer principal. king, queen and top policeman a bit of material (12) is HANDKERCHIEF.
Explanation
The answer to the Offer principal. king, queen and top policeman a bit of material (12) is HANDKERCHIEF.
The term "handkerchief" fits the clue "Offer principal, king, queen and top policeman a bit of material" through a combination of wordplay and definition. A handkerchief is a piece of cloth used for wiping the face or hands. In the clue, "principal" can be abbreviated as "head," "king" as "K," "queen" as "Q," and "top policeman" as "chief" (often referred to as "chief").
By taking "chief" and adding "K" and "Q" to it, you get "chief" (a bit of material) and a combination of letters that form "handkerchief," which is the material itself. This play on words links the clue elements with the answer through creative association.
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