Moor Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Moor that was published at Evening Standard - Quick crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Moor" in today's crossword puzzle corresponds to the answer "HEATH." Here's why this clue leads to that particular answer:

1. Ecological Connection: Moors and heaths are both types of open habitats typically characterized by wide expanses of land covered in vegetation.
2. Botanical Similarity: Both moors and heaths are known for featuring low-growing shrubs, grasses, and heather, creating a distinctive landscape.
3. Cultural Usage: The word "heath" is often associated with the British countryside, where heathland areas are common, mirroring the traditional setting of moors.
4. Linguistic Roots: The word "heath" itself can be traced back to Old English, sharing etymological origins with "moor," which adds a layer of lexical cohesion to this crossword puzzle.

By considering the thematic relevance, botanical characteristics, cultural connotations, and linguistic connections between the clue "Moor" and the answer "HEATH," solvers can confidently fill in this section of today's crossword grid.

More Answers:

• HEATH
• ANCHOR
• DOCK
• CASTANCHOR
• TIEUP

Definition of "HEATH"

an area of open uncultivated land, typically on acid sandy soil, with characteristic vegetation of heather, gorse, and coarse grasses

Example :

horses were being exercised on the heath

the marshland gave way to heath and sandy scrub

heath vegetation

 The Crossword clue "Moor" published 67 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Quick	11 March 2024	HEATH
Crossword Champ Pro	4 July 2023	HEATH
The Irish Independent Simple	3 July 2023	HEATH
Evening Standard - Easy	5 June 2023	ANCHOR
The Irish News Quick	6 March 2023	HEATH
Penny dell	23 September 2022	HEATH
New York Times	24 July 2022	DOCK
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	5 December 2020	HEATH
Wall Street Journal	13 August 2019	HEATH
Penny dell sunday	5 May 2019	HEATH
The Telegraph - Quick	28 February 2019	ANCHOR
L.A. Times Daily	18 November 2014	HEATH
USA Today	13 August 2013	HEATH
Canadiana	15 July 2013	HEATH
Universal	4 June 2006	HEATH