Friend taking mother to Balearic location Crossword Clue

The clue for today's The Irish News Cryptic crossword Puzzle is mentioned hereby: "Friend taking mother to Balearic location", we have found possible solution below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

To decipher the clue "Friend taking mother to Balearic location" with the answer "PALMA," let's break it down:

1. Friend: In British English, "Pal" is a colloquial term for a friend, which hints at the first part of the answer.
2. Taking mother: The wordplay here suggests that we need to combine "Pal" (friend) with a word indicating mother. In this case, "Ma" can signify mother.
3. Balearic location: The Balearic Islands are a Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Among these islands is Palma, the capital of Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands.

Therefore, when we put together "Pal" (friend) and "Ma" (mother) in the context of the Balearic location, the answer "PALMA" perfectly fits the clue provided for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "PALMA"

the capital of the Balearic Islands, an industrial port and resort on the island of Majorca; population 396,570 (est. 2008). Full name Palma de Mallorca /?palma ðe ma?jorka/.

 The Crossword clue "Friend taking mother to Balearic location" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Irish News Cryptic	23 May 2020	PALMA