Ceremonial attention-getter Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Ceremonial attention-getter" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Ceremonial attention-getter" with the answer "OYEZOYEZ" may initially appear puzzling, but there's a clever connection between the clue and its solution:

1. Ceremonial: This word hints at something formal, ritualistic, or traditional.
2. Attention-getter: An attention-getter is something that draws notice or interest.
3. OYEZ: In legal settings, particularly in courts, "Oyez" is a traditional call for silence and attention, often heard at the beginning of important public proclamations or announcements. It comes from the Norman French "oiez," meaning "hear."
4. Connection: Combining the ceremonial aspect that requires attention with the traditional legal call "Oyez," we arrive at "OYEZOYEZ" as the answer to the clue "Ceremonial attention-getter." The repetition in "OYEZOYEZ" emphasizes the importance of the call for attention in a ceremonial context.

This answer showcases the clever way crosswords can play with language and traditional phrases to create engaging and intellectually stimulating clues for solvers to decipher.

 The Crossword clue "Ceremonial attention-getter" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	30 December 2017	OYEZOYEZ