Neither fish ___ fowl Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Neither fish ___ fowl," leads to the answer "NOR." This answer fits the clue due to the phrase's idiom usage, which means something that is neither one thing nor the other. In this case, "neither fish nor fowl" indicates ambiguity or something that does not fit into distinct categories, much like the coordinating conjunction "NOR" in sentences.

1. The word "neither" indicates a negative conjunction, suggesting an exclusion or negation of two options.

2. "Fowl" typically refers to birds, often used as a contrasting term to fish. The juxtaposition of "fish" and "fowl" signifies two different categories or choices.

3. By filling the blank with "NOR," the phrase becomes a rhetorical statement emphasizing the idea of not conforming to either option mentioned, enhancing the ambiguity and contrast expressed in the clue.

4. In crossword puzzles, such clues rely on understanding idiomatic expressions and word usage nuances to arrive at the correct answer that aligns with the intended meaning behind the phrase.

Definition of "NOR"

used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as ‘neither’ or ‘not’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen

Example :

they were neither cheap nor convenient

the sheets were never washed, nor the towels, nor his shirts

nor God nor demon can undo the done

 The Crossword clue "Neither fish ___ fowl" published 36 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	23 February 2024	NOR
Daily Themed	21 September 2023	NOR
Universal	20 January 2023	NOR
Daily Celebrity	20 April 2021	Nor
Wall Street Journal	26 March 2021	NOR
Newsday.com	22 April 2020	NOR
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	9 December 2018	NOR
Jonesin	14 August 2018	NOR
The Washington Post	23 November 2015	NOR
Jonesin Crosswords	23 June 2015	NOR