Tradesman accommodating a person's husband's old bike Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Tradesman accommodating a person's husband's old bike" leads to the answer "BONESHAKER" for several reasons:

1. Tradesman: In historical contexts, "tradesman" refers to a worker or craftsman, often associated with older professions.
2. Accommodating: This term suggests that the tradesmen are providing a service or making adjustments to something.
3. A person's husband's: This phrase indicates possession, showing that the item in question belongs to someone's spouse.
4. Old bike: The mention of an "old bike" brings to mind vintage or classic bicycles, particularly ones from the past.

When these clues are put together, "Tradesman accommodating a person's husband's old bike" points to "BONESHAKER," which is a term used for early, rough-riding bicycles from the 19th century. These bicycles had solid tires made of iron or steel bands, leading to a bumpy ride that could shake one's bones, hence the nickname "BONESHAKER." This connection highlights the cleverness and wordplay often found in crossword puzzles.

Definition of "BONESHAKER"

an old vehicle with poor suspension

Example :

a boneshaker of a van

 The Crossword clue "Tradesman accommodating a person's husband's old bike" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	29 June 2024	BONESHAKER