Today’s crossword clue is: “Kids Playing in the Backyard Crossword?” At first glance, it sounds like it’s simply referring to children playing outside. But in true crossword fashion, this clue is a bit of a pun; it plays on the double meaning of the word “kids.”
While “kids” can mean children, it’s also a term for young goats. That twist gives us the clever answer:
Answer:
- PET GOATS
It’s a playful and punny clue that the “kids” playing in the backyard are not human kids, but baby goats kept as pets!
More Answer:
| Answer | Clue |
|---|---|
| PET GOATS | Kids playing in the backyard? |
| DIG A DITCH | What does DAD plan to do today in the backyard? |
| MUD PIE | ‘Dessert’ made in the backyard? |
| ROADKILL | Sometimes badger a kid playing in the wind |
| NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH | ‘What happens when you skinny-dip in the backyard, Tarzan?’ |
| POOL PARTY | Gathering where people go swimming in the backyard (2 wds.) |
| BBQ PIT | Where dogs may be put in the backyard |
| PATIO | Barbecue spot in the backyard |
| TREE | Place for a kid’s “house” in the backyard |
| GARDENED | Tended to flowers in the backyard |
| DRIES | Hangs out in the backyard, say? |
| PROD | Dig in the backyard or paddock (4) |
| TENTS | They might be pitched in the backyard |
| VEGETABLE GARDEN | Get average blend mixed in the backyard (9,6) |
| STAYCATION | Camping “trip” in the backyard, perhaps |
| DOG RUN | Big cage in the backyard |
| OUTSIDE | In the backyard, say |
| SNOWMAN | Temporary guy in the backyard |
| GARDEN | Wild gander in the backyard (6) |
| ROOSTER | There’s nothing on this roster about keeping a bird in the backyard! (7) |
| DRAY | Put the cart before the horse through the backyard! (4) |
| SKID PAN | Kids playing with Peter on a slippery area |
| ROTATOR TOTS | Kids playing on Sit’n Spins? |
| BUGSY | _ Malone, gangster musical with kids playing adults (5) |
| SPHERE OF INFLUENCE | Swingball in one’s backyard? |
| DINNER PARTY | Social occasion – central bit in backyard? (6,5) |
| BILLBOARD | Notice sick pig in vacated backyard? (9) |
| TOM AND JERRY | They’re so animated for kids playing cat and mouse games! (3,3,5) |
| NON SKID | It is designed to reduce slipping |