Euphemism for Satan, with "the" Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Euphemism for Satan, with "the"" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Best Answer:
DEUCE

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Euphemism for Satan, with 'the'" leads us to think of a term used as an alternative or softer way to refer to Satan, often seen with the definite article 'the'. In this case, the answer 'DEUCE' may seem surprising at first, but it fits the clue when we consider its usage in card games such as poker.

1. In poker, the term 'Deuce' refers to the card with a face value of two.
2. Interestingly, in some poker circles, the two of spades is humorously referred to as the 'Devil's bedpost' or the 'Devil's four-poster', linking it indirectly to Satan.
3. Therefore, in the context of the clue, 'the DEUCE' can be seen as a playful euphemism that indirectly alludes to Satan, making the answer a clever play on words within the theme of card games and gambling.



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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 "Euphemism for Satan, with "the"" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
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    New York Times24 May 2019DEUCE


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