Dry up gel son played around with - it's very sticky 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 "Dry up gel son played around with - it's very sticky".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Dry up gel son played around with - it's very sticky" is a cryptic clue that requires some deciphering to reveal the answer "GOLDENSYRUP." Let's break down how this clue leads to the solution:

1. "Dry up gel son" suggests looking for a substance that is sticky and syrupy in nature. The term "gel" hints at a viscous consistency.
2. "Played around with" indicates that we need to rearrange the letters in some way to form the answer. In this case, it's an anagram clue where the letters are mixed up.
3. Combining the elements above, rearranging the letters in "Dry up gel son" gives us "GOLDENSY" but we still need to find the missing part implied by the clue.
4. The final part "it's very sticky" leads us to realize that "GOLDENSYRUP" is the complete answer. It fits all the criteria provided by the clue.

Therefore, the solution to the clue "Dry up gel son played around with - it's very sticky" is "GOLDENSYRUP," a sweet and sticky syrup that matches the given hint. This cryptic clue demonstrates the clever wordplay and misdirection often found in challenging crosswords.

 The Crossword clue "Dry up gel son played around with - it's very sticky" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	14 March 2025	GOLDENSYRUP