A source of wisdom covered up by advisor? A cleaner! 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 "A source of wisdom covered up by advisor? A cleaner!".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "A source of wisdom covered up by advisor? A cleaner!" The answer for this clue is "ORACLE."

Let's break down the clue and see why the answer is "ORACLE."

1. "A source of wisdom": An oracle is commonly associated with being a source of wisdom. In ancient times, people sought advice and predictions from oracles who were believed to have a direct connection to the divine. They would provide guidance and insights into the future.
2. "Covered up by advisor": The word "adviser" is used here to describe the letters that cover up or hide the word "oracle." If we take the letters of "adviser" and place them around the letters of "oracle," we get "O(adviser)RACLE." The "R" from "adviser" directly precedes the letters "ORACLE." This is a hidden word clue, where the answer is concealed within the clue itself.
3. "A cleaner!": This is an additional hint indicating that the solution is related to a cleaner in some way. The word "cleaner" can be associated with purity or clarity, which aligns with the concept of wisdom provided by an oracle. It also signifies the removal of the letters "ADVISER" to reveal the word "ORACLE."

Combining all the elements of the clue, we can see that "ORACLE" fits perfectly. It is a word associated with wisdom and is hidden within the letters of "adviser." The clue cleverly leads us to remove the covering letters to uncover the answer. The inclusion of "cleaner" reinforces the idea that we need to remove the hidden letters, resulting in "ORACLE."

Definition of "ORACLE"

a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.

Example :

he reigned supreme as the Colonial Office's oracle on Africa

 The Crossword clue "A source of wisdom covered up by advisor? A cleaner!" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	21 October 2019	ORACLE