A Yank retires from working in the police force Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "A Yank retires from working in the police force".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "A Yank retires from working in the police force." The answer to this clue is "GARDA."

The key to solving this crossword clue lies in understanding the context and the wordplay involved. Let's break it down:

1. "A Yank" refers to an American person, as "Yank" is a colloquial term for an American.
2. "Retires" indicates that we need to remove the letters for "retires" from the word or phrase.
3. "Working in the police force" suggests that we are looking for a term related to law enforcement.

Putting all these elements together, we can see that the answer "GARDA" fits perfectly. Here's why:

1. "A Yank" refers to an American, and it hints at the letter "A" being part of the answer.
2. "Retires" tells us to remove the letters for "retires," which gives us "GARD."
3. "Working in the police force" points us to the profession of a police officer.
4. In Ireland, specifically in the Republic of Ireland, the national police force is called the "Garda Síochána," often referred to as the "Garda" for short.

Therefore, the answer to the clue "A Yank retires from working in the police force" is "GARDA," as it combines the letter "A" for "A Yank" and the word "GARD" after removing the letters for "retires," representing a law enforcement agency.

Crossword puzzles are a fantastic exercise for the mind, challenging our linguistic and analytical skills. They not only entertain but also provide an opportunity to expand our vocabulary and improve cognitive abilities. So, the next time you come across a clue like this, think about wordplay and context to crack the crossword puzzle.

Definition of "GARDA"

the state police force of the Republic of Ireland

Example :

her husband was a detective in the Garda

Garda officers

Gardai have stepped up their search for the missing girl

 The Crossword clue "A Yank retires from working in the police force" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	5 August 2020	GARDA