European nationals claiming officer beat retired author Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "European nationals claiming officer beat retired author" leads us to the answer "IRIS MURDOCH." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

• European Nationals: "European" hints at someone from Europe or of European descent.
• Claiming Officer: "Claiming" suggests someone asserting a connection or status.
• Beat: In crossword clues, "beat" can refer to defeating someone or succeeding someone.
• Retired Author: An "author" who is "retired" would indicate a literary figure who is no longer actively writing.

Putting these elements together, we find that "IRIS MURDOCH" aligns perfectly with the clue. Iris Murdoch was a renowned British author known for her philosophical novels and essays. Born in Ireland, she was a European national. The term "claiming officer" could refer to someone asserting their distinguished status in the literary world, which Murdoch certainly held. As for the term "beat," it can symbolize her triumph in the literary realm. Lastly, referring to her as a "retired author" highlights her status after a long and successful writing career.

 The Crossword clue "European nationals claiming officer beat retired author" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	17 June 2019	IRIS MURDOCH