Allowance covers education, first place and something synonymous with respectability Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Allowance covers education, first place and something synonymous with respectability".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Allowance covers education, first place, and something synonymous with respectability" leads us to the answer "REPUTATION". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits perfectly:

1. Allowance: This refers to the act of granting permission or giving approval.
2. Covers education: Implies that the answer is related to the field of education or learning.
3. First place: Suggests the initial position or rank, possibly indicating the letter or letters that should come first in the answer.
4. Something synonymous with respectability: Indicates that the answer should represent a quality or characteristic associated with being respectable or having a good reputation.

Putting these together, we can see that "REPUTATION" satisfies all the criteria specified in the clue:

1. The word "allowance" can be interpreted as granting permission, which can be connected to reputation.
2. The mention of education implies that reputation is an important consideration in educational contexts.
3. "First place" indicates that we should look at the first letter or letters of the answer. In this case, "R" is the first letter in "REPUTATION".
4. A reputation is indeed synonymous with respectability. It reflects how others perceive a person or entity, often based on their behavior, achievements, or social standing.

Therefore, "REPUTATION" serves as the correct answer for this crossword clue.

Definition of "REPUTATION"

the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something

Example :

his reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery

his knowledge of his subject earned him a reputation as an expert

 The Crossword clue "Allowance covers education, first place and something synonymous with respectability" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	7 January 2019	REPUTATION