Amid confusion, old queen shows lack of generosity Crossword Clue

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MEANNESS

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Amid confusion, old queen shows lack of generosity" and the answer is "MEANNESS". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits.

  1. Amid confusion: This part of the clue suggests that we need to look for a word that means "in the middle of confusion" or "surrounded by chaos".
  2. Old queen: The term "old queen" refers to the letter "N" in the word. In crossword puzzles, "old queen" is a common indication for the letter "N".
  3. Shows lack of generosity: This part of the clue indicates that we are looking for a word that means the opposite of generosity. The word "MEANNESS" fits this description perfectly.

Putting all the clues together, we can see that "MEANNESS" matches the given clue. It represents being in the middle of confusion, contains the letter "N" (indicated by "old queen"), and expresses a lack of generosity.

Remember, crossword puzzles challenge our linguistic and analytical skills as we decipher the clues and find the corresponding answers. "MEANNESS" perfectly aligns with the given clues and is a valid solution for today's crossword puzzle.



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Definition of "MEANNESS"

lack of generosity; miserliness.

Example :
  • all the hatred and meanness, despair and sorrow surrounding us
  • he is also callous, with a streak of meanness
  • the meanness of that existence

  •  The Crossword clue "Amid confusion, old queen shows lack of generosity" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
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    Independent.co.uk - Cryptic31 January 2018MEANNESS


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