A poet was ahead, backing a horse Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "A poet was ahead, backing a horse" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "A poet was ahead, backing a horse" leads us to the answer "DE LA MARE." Here's the breakdown:

1. A Poet: This part of the clue refers to Walter De La Mare, an English poet, short story writer, and novelist known for his works in the early 20th century.
2. Was Ahead: In the wordplay of the clue, "was ahead" suggests looking for a famous figure whose surname comes first.
3. Backing: The term "backing" indicates that we need to reverse something in this wordplay.
4. A Horse: In crossword contexts, "a horse" typically points to the word "mare," a female horse.

Putting it all together, the clue cleverly combines these elements to yield the answer "DE LA MARE," where Walter De La Mare, a poet, is reversed ("backed") and combined with the word "mare," satisfying all the components of the clue.

More Answers:

• DE LA MARE
• DELAMARE

 The Crossword clue "A poet was ahead, backing a horse" published 4 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	7 March 2024	DE LA MARE