Bowery denizens, before gentrification Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Bowery denizens, before gentrification" and the answer is "SOTS". Let's explore why this answer fits the clue:

• Bowery denizens: The term "Bowery" refers to an area in New York City known for its history of homelessness and skid row. Denizens are the people who inhabit a particular place. So, we are looking for a word that describes the people who used to live in the Bowery area.
• Before gentrification: Gentrification refers to the process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, usually accompanied by an influx of more affluent residents. In this context, "before gentrification" implies a time period when the Bowery area was not yet renovated or gentrified.

Putting these clues together, we can deduce that the answer "SOTS" fits the clue. Here's why:

1. The word "denizen" suggests a group of people who are associated with a particular place.
2. The phrase "before gentrification" implies that these denizens existed in the Bowery area when it was still in a state of disrepair or neglect.
3. The word "SOTS" refers to individuals who are habitual heavy drinkers or alcoholics. In the context of the Bowery neighborhood before gentrification, it was known for having a large population of alcoholics.

Therefore, "SOTS" accurately describes the denizens of the Bowery area before it underwent gentrification.

 The Crossword clue "Bowery denizens, before gentrification" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	2 July 2017	SOTS