-- and Gretel, fairy tale Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "-- and Gretel, fairy tale" and the answer is "HANSEL". Let's break down why this clue leads to the answer "HANSEL".

1. The clue starts with "-- and Gretel". This refers to the title of a well-known fairy tale which typically represents the main characters in the story, Hansel and Gretel.
2. The fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" is about two siblings who get lost in the forest and encounter a wicked witch. The story is often found in collections of fairy tales or folklore.
3. Knowing that "Hansel and Gretel" is a fairy tale and the clue mentions "-- and Gretel", it becomes clear that the missing word in the clue is "HANSEL". Hansel is the name of one of the siblings in the story.
4. By adding "HANSEL" to the crossword puzzle, we form a connection between the clue and the answer, as the clue represents the fairy tale and the answer corresponds to one of the main characters.

So, the answer "HANSEL" matches the clue "-- and Gretel, fairy tale" because Hansel is the missing name of one of the main characters in the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel".

Definition of "HANSEL"

a gift given at the beginning of the year or to mark an acquisition or the start of an enterprise, supposedly to bring good luck.

Example :

the practice of hanselling the master still flourished in Scotland

a floodlit fixture to officially hansel the completed stadium

 The Crossword clue "-- and Gretel, fairy tale" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph General Knowledge	22 July 2013	HANSEL