Devil: two Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Devil: two" corresponds to the answer "DEUCE." Here's why this answer matches the clue:

• Numerical Representation: The number two, often referred to as "deuce" in various contexts, can be linked to the devil in card games. In some card games, the deuce, or the number two, holds a significance associated with being a lower-ranking card with negative connotations
• Tennis Terminology: In tennis, a deuce is used to describe a tied score of 40-40. In this situation, one more point must be won to secure the game, leading to the connection between the devil (a symbol of negativity) and the potential tension or challenge at a deuce score in tennis
• Historical Context: The term "deuce" has historical roots in being a term for the number two and, in some cases, being an element of divisiveness or tension. This historical association can be linked metaphorically to the devil in certain cultural and linguistic contexts

With these connections in mind, "DEUCE" appropriately fits today's clue "Devil: two" by reflecting various interpretations and associations between the concepts of the devil and the number two in different contexts.

Definition of "DEUCE"

the two on dice or playing cards

Example :

a doctored die having two deuces

a deuce for the hat-check girl

the Swede pegged him back to deuce from 40-love

 The Crossword clue "Devil: two" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Speedy	24 February 2019	DEUCE