Dull carpeting returned by European Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Dull carpeting returned by European" has the answer "TAME". Let's break down the clue to understand why it leads us to this answer:

1. Dull carpeting: This implies that we are looking for a word that describes carpeting as dull or lacking brightness. "Dull" suggests that we are searching for something uninteresting or lacking excitement in this context.
2. Returned: The word "returned" in a crossword clue often indicates that we need to reverse or flip the order of the letters in a word. So, we'll be reversing some letters of the answer.
3. By European: This phrase suggests that we need a European word or abbreviation to complete the answer. It serves as an additional hint to guide us in finding the correct word.

Taking all these clues into consideration, we find that the answer "TAME" fits perfectly:

1. The word "TAME" can describe carpeting that lacks brightness or interest. It suggests something subdued or unexciting.
2. If we reverse the order of the letters in "TAME," we get "EMAT."
3. The European country commonly abbreviated as "EU" is one possible choice. Flipping "EU" gives us "UE."

Combining the reversed letters from "TAME" with the flipped abbreviation for the European country, "EMATUE," we obtain the final answer "TAME." It aligns perfectly with the clue, creating a word that fits both the description of dull carpeting and the requirement for a European element in the answer.

Definition of "TAME"

(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

Example :

the fish are so tame you have to push them away

every businessman needs a tame lawyer at his elbow

network TV on Saturday night is a pretty tame affair

 The Crossword clue "Dull carpeting returned by European" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic	10 June 2019	TAME