Gout target, often Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Gout target, often" and its answer "TOE" are related for the following reasons:

1. Gout: Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can cause sudden and severe pain, swelling, and tenderness in joints.
2. Target: In the context of the clue, "target" refers to the specific area affected by the condition.
3. Often: This word implies that the mentioned body part is commonly affected in cases of gout.

Putting these elements together, the most common joint affected by gout, and the likely target in this scenario, is the TOE. In gout, the big toe joint is a frequent location of inflammation and pain due to the build-up of uric acid crystals.

Definition of "TOE"

any of the five digits at the end of the human foot

Example :

he cut his big toe on a sharp stone

valley widening and river meandering have eroded the toe of the slopes and caused new landslides

the contrast potential of the printing is indicated by the steepness of the curve from shoulder to toe

 The Crossword clue "Gout target, often" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	9 August 2017	TOE
USA Today	23 June 2006	TOE