Solution for 13 April cryptic crossword clue

Capture eccentric parent (6)

Solution – entrap

“eccentric” is yet another hint about there being an anagram.  Since the solution has only 6 letters it has to be an anagram of “parent” since the other word has 7 letters.

One word you can create out of “parent” is “entrap” which can also mean “capture” – bingo!

For a more detailed discussion of cryptic clues that involve anagrams, click here.


For the next clue in the series, click here.