Ancient character's a spiky thing Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue, "Ancient character's a spiky thing," leads to the answer "THORN." Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

• Ancient Character: In crossword clues, "ancient character" often refers to letters from long-gone civilizations, like Greek or Roman characters.
• A Spiky Thing: The word "spiky" suggests something sharp or pointed, like a thorn on a plant.

Putting these two parts together, the clue "Ancient character's a spiky thing" points directly to "THORN." The ancient character could be a reference to the letter "T" (as in Old English or Latin), and "a spiky thing" perfectly describes a thorn, which is a sharp, pointed projection on a plant.

Definition of "THORN"

a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

Example :

the issue has become a thorn in renewing the peace talks

 The Crossword clue "Ancient character's a spiky thing" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	6 February 2026	THORN