Fancy seeing independent wise men leading country! Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fancy seeing independent wise men leading country!" leads us to the answer "IMAGINATION." Let's break it down:

1. Fancy: This hint suggests something out of the ordinary, fanciful, or imaginative.
2. Seeing independent wise men leading country: This part of the clue can be deciphered as "I" (independent) + "MAGI" (wise men, referring to the Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men) + "NATION" (a country).
3. Putting it all together: By combining "Fancy" with the letters derived from "independent wise men leading country," we arrive at "IMAGINATION." The wordplay in the clue cleverly connects the idea of something fanciful or imaginative with the components hidden within the clue itself.

Through a creative and cryptic use of language, the clue subtly guides solvers to think beyond the literal meanings and consider the symbolism and word associations embedded in the various parts of the clue. This intersection of wit and linguistic manipulation is a hallmark of well-crafted crossword puzzles that challenge and entertain enthusiasts of wordplay.

Definition of "IMAGINATION"

the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses

Example :

she'd never been blessed with a vivid imagination

her story captured the public's imagination

she was set in her ways and lacked imagination

 The Crossword clue "Fancy seeing independent wise men leading country!" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic	25 February 2019	IMAGINATION