Female associate embraces current misconception Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Female associate embraces current misconception" leads us to the answer "FALLACY." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Female: The first letter of the answer corresponds to the given female gender.
2. Associate: The letters following, "A," "L," and "L," come from the word "associate," suggesting that these letters are part of the answer.
3. Current: The letter "C" from the word "current" seems to be the third letter of the answer.
4. Misconception: The definition being clued is "misconception," which aligns with the word "FALLACY." A fallacy denotes a mistaken belief or idea, fitting the theme of the clue.

When we piece together the letters from the clue elements, we form the word "FALLACY," which directly relates to the concept of a misconception. This connection highlights the clever wordplay typical of cryptic crosswords, where the clue disguises the answer in a subtle yet satisfying manner for solvers to decipher.

Definition of "FALLACY"

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

Example :

the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy

Kraft exposes three fallacies in this approach

the potential for fallacy which lies behind the notion of self-esteem

 The Crossword clue "Female associate embraces current misconception" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Independent.co.uk - Cryptic	9 August 2018	FALLACY