American, informally Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "American, informally" and the answer for this clue is "YANK".

The clue "American, informally" is asking for a word or term used to refer to an American in an informal or colloquial manner. The answer "YANK" fits this description perfectly. Here's why:

1. Informal American term: The clue specifies that the term is informal, meaning it is a word or phrase commonly used in casual conversation or informal contexts. "YANK" is a term used to refer to Americans, and it is often used in an informal or colloquial manner.
2. Connection to "American": The term "YANK" is a nickname for Americans, derived from the word "Yankee," which originally referred to people from New England but has come to represent Americans as a whole. It is a commonly used term to refer to Americans, especially in informal settings.

Therefore, based on the clue "American, informally," the answer "YANK" is a perfect fit as it meets the criteria of being an informal term used to refer to an American.

Definition of "YANK"

pull with a jerk

Example :

her hair was yanked, and she screamed

he yanked her to her feet

Liz yanked at her arm

 The Crossword clue "American, informally" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Easy	28 December 2017	YANK