Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "By conversation - the way to beguile a long evening with Horace (Epistles 1.5.11)". The answer for this clue is "SERMONE". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits.
The clue starts with "By conversation" which suggests that the answer relates to communication or speech. Moving on, we have "the way to beguile a long evening." This indicates that the answer is something that can help pass the time during a lengthy period, such as a conversation.
Next, we have "with Horace (Epistles 1.5.11)". This part of the clue refers to a specific work of Horace, an ancient Roman poet. Searching for the referenced work, we find that "Epistles 1.5.11" is a section in Horace's collection of letters known as "Epistles."
To tie it all together, the clue is asking for a word that means conversation and can be associated with spending a long evening. Additionally, this word is found in Horace's work, specifically in "Epistles 1.5.11". The answer that fits all these criteria is "SERMONE".
Therefore, the answer to today's crossword clue, "By conversation - the way to beguile a long evening with Horace (Epistles 1.5.11)," is "SERMONE."
That crossword clue published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
Crossword | Date | Answer |
The Times Specialist | 8 September 2018 | SERMONE |