Foxtrot and tango as alternatives in soldiers' place? Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Foxtrot and tango as alternatives in soldiers' place?" leads us to the answer "FORT" due to the clever wordplay and association present in the clue. Let's break down why this answer fits perfectly:

• Foxtrot and tango: In this context, "Foxtrot and tango" are not referring to dance styles but rather the military phonetic alphabet. Foxtrot represents the letter "F" and tango represents the letter "T."
• Alternatives: The word "alternatives" suggests that we should consider other options related to "Foxtrot and tango."
• In soldiers' place: When soldiers are in need of protection or stationed somewhere, they are often located in a stronghold or a fortified structure.

Putting these elements together, we can interpret the clue as hinting towards using the alternative phonetic representations of "F" and "T" (Foxtrot and Tango) in the context of soldiers, leading us to the answer "FORT," which is a commonly utilized term to describe a fortified military building or stronghold.

Definition of "FORT"

a fortified building or strategic position

Example :

the city was guarded by a ring of forts

 The Crossword clue "Foxtrot and tango as alternatives in soldiers' place?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	17 May 2019	FORT