Releases tension as dresses set out anew (2,8) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from October 03, 2024
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Updated Oct 03, 2024
Crossword Answer: Releases tension as dresses set out anew (2,8)
Let’s find the answers to Releases tension as dresses set out anew (2,8) for the October 03, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 10 letters. Start with D and end with S, and the possible solutions are DACHSHUNDS,DACOITAGES,DESTRESSES.
The answer is DESTRESSES.
The wordplay behind the clue "Releases tension as dresses set out anew" cleverly leads to the answer "DESTRESSES." In cryptic crosswords, clues often consist of two parts: a definition and a wordplay component. In this case, "Releases tension" serves as the definition, implying the act of alleviating stress. The second part, "dresses set out anew," indicates an anagram.
Here, "dresses" is the base word, which is to be rearranged (or "set out anew") to form the answer. By rearranging the letters of "dresses," we get "DESTRESSES," which fits perfectly with the definition of relieving or releasing tension. This combination of anagram and definition makes the clue both challenging and rewarding to solve.
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