Foreign office Crossword Clue

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BUREAU

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Foreign Office?" leads to the answer "BUREAU." This connection may not be immediately obvious, but in the context of a crossword puzzle, the wordplay becomes clear. In this case:

  1. "Foreign": This word serves as a hint that we are not looking for a traditional office setting, but rather something with an international or different origin.
  2. "Office?": The question mark here indicates a play on words is in play. This suggests that the answer might sound similar to a typical office but have a twist in its meaning.

When we combine these aspects and think laterally, we arrive at the answer "BUREAU." This term sounds like "bureau," which is a piece of furniture commonly found in offices. However, the clue cleverly misdirects by using "Foreign" to hint at a different interpretation, leading solvers to think beyond the conventional office setup. This highlights the creative and often humorous wordplay that makes crosswords a mentally stimulating and enjoyable puzzle-solving activity.



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Definition of "BUREAU"

a writing desk with drawers and typically an angled top opening downwards to form a writing surface.

Example :
  • a news bureau
  • the London bureau of the Washington Post
  • the intelligence bureau

  •  The Crossword clue " Foreign office" published 10 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    The Irish Independent Cryptic15 February 2023BUREAU
    The Telegraph - Cryptic19 September 2022BUREAU
    The Telegraph - Toughie12 August 2021BUREAU
    The Irish News Cryptic17 July 2019BUREAU
    The Sun Two Speed11 May 2019BUREAU
    The Sun Cryptic14 August 2015BUREAU


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