Been on a cot Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Been on a cot" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Been on a cot" requires a five-letter answer. The answer for this clue is "LAIN."

Here is the explanation for why this clue has this answer:

1. The clue "Been on a cot" suggests that we are looking for a verb that means someone has been in a horizontal resting position on a cot.
2. The word "cot" indicates a narrow bed, often portable, suitable for temporary use or camping.
3. "LAIN" is the past participle of the verb "lie" (meaning to be in a horizontal position) and fits perfectly with the clue. It signifies the action of someone reclining or resting on a cot.
4. The past tense of "lie" is "lay," but since the clue indicates a state or condition, the correct form is "lain."
5. By stating "Been on a cot," the clue implies that the action of "lying on a cot" has occurred in the past and has already been completed.

Therefore, the answer "LAIN" accurately represents the action of someone being in a reclined position on a cot at some point in the past. It adheres to the rules of the English language and the specific requirements of the crossword puzzle clue.

 The Crossword clue "Been on a cot" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	18 April 2019	LAIN