Sauce ruined presents Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Sauce ruined presents" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Sauce ruined presents" leads us to the answer "PERTNESS." Let's break down why this seemingly unrelated clue correlates to the answer.

• Presents: In crossword puzzles, "presents" can often refer to how something appears or is presented, not necessarily physical gifts.
• Sauce: While sauce typically refers to a condiment, in cryptic crosswords, it could signify something being mixed up or altered.

Putting these elements together, we can see that the clue is a play on words, where "ruined" hints at an anagram or alteration. In this case, "Sauce" serves as the indicator to mix up the letters of "presents" to arrive at "PERTNESS," which means boldness or sauciness in demeanor. So, the answer "PERTNESS" fits perfectly with the clue "Sauce ruined presents" in the context of a cryptic crossword puzzle.

Definition of "PERTNESS"

the quality of being attractively small and well shaped.

 The Crossword clue "Sauce ruined presents" published 7 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	1 December 2024	PERTNESS