Country school - very posh - admits son smoked odd cigar 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 "Country school - very posh - admits son smoked odd cigar".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Country school - very posh - admits son smoked odd cigar," leads us to the answer "ESTONIA." Let's break down why this answer fits the clue:

1. Country: The clue indicates that we are looking for the name of a country. "Country school" hints at a nation, setting the theme.
2. School - very posh: The word "posh" implies something elegant or high-class. In this context, "school" could refer to an educational institution within the country.
3. Admits son: The phrase "admits son" suggests the inclusion of the letters "S-O-N" within the country's name.
4. Smoked odd cigar: Here, "smoked odd cigar" provides the letters "E-S-T," with "odd" indicating the letters are in an alternating pattern.

Putting these clues together, we arrive at the country name "ESTONIA," where the elements from the clue align perfectly with the letters in the answer. The clever use of wordplay and hidden letter indicators in the clue and their connection to the answer make solving this crossword puzzle both challenging and rewarding!

Definition of "ESTONIA"

a Baltic country on the south coast of the Gulf of Finland; population 1,300,000 (estimated 2015); languages, Estonian (official), Russian; capital, Tallinn.

 The Crossword clue "Country school - very posh - admits son smoked odd cigar" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	6 February 2026	ESTONIA