Earth attachment Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Earth attachment that was published at Universal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Earth attachment" with the answer "LING" may seem puzzling at first, but there is a clever linguistic connection that reveals why this answer fits perfectly.

• Language Connection: In this context, "Earth" is not referring to our planet but rather to soil or land. The term "Earth" can be synonymous with the word "soil" or "dirt."
• Root Word: The key here is to recognize that "Earth" can be broken down into its root elements. The first two letters "E" and "A" correspond to the chemical elements erbium and aluminum, which are associated with the Earth itself.
• Suffix Clue: The suffix "-ling" is a common diminutive suffix in English, often used to denote a young offspring or a small version of something. In this case, the suffix "ling" transforms the root word "Earth" into something smaller or attached to the Earth.

Putting these elements together, we can understand that "LING" is the fitting answer to the clue "Earth attachment." It cleverly combines the concept of Earth or soil with a diminutive suffix to indicate a smaller or attached aspect of the Earth.

Definition of "LING"

any of a number of long-bodied edible marine fishes.

 The Crossword clue "Earth attachment" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	10 February 2018	LING