Saw Darling, Say, As A Sika (7,4) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 17, 2024
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Updated Aug 17, 2024
Crossword Answer: Saw Darling, Say, As A Sika (7,4)
Let’s find the answers to Saw Darling, Say, As A Sika (7,4) for the August 17, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 11 letters. Start with S and end with R, and the possible solutions are SALINOMETER,SCAREMONGER,SPOTTEDDEER.
The answer is SPOTTEDDEER.
Saw Darling, Say, As A Sika - SPOTTEDDEER
What is Saw Darling, Say, As A Sika? And why SPOTTEDDEER is the answer for today crossword puzzle.
In cryptic crosswords, "saw" can often refer to something seen or observed, and "darling" is sometimes used to suggest a term of endearment or something favored.A "sika" is a type of deer, specifically the Sika deer. The clue suggests that the answer is a type of deer.
The answer "SPOTTEDDEER" refers to a type of deer with spots on its coat. The wordplay involves understanding that "darling" or "favorite" might be used to hint at something well-known or distinctive, which in this case refers to a type of deer that is spotted.
This clue is relatively challenging. It combines a bit of indirect wordplay with a specific term ("sika") to describe a type of deer. Solvers need to recognize that "sika" is a type of deer and understand that "spotted" describes the appearance of the deer, making the full term "SPOTTEDDEER."
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