Distinguish oneself with 40 in Rome, by the sound of it Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Distinguish oneself with 40 in Rome, by the sound of it" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Distinguish oneself with 40 in Rome, by the sound of it" leads us to the answer "EXCEL." Here's why this clue corresponds to this answer:

• Distinguish Oneself: In the context of the clue, "Distinguish oneself" suggests standing out or excelling in a particular activity or skill.
• 40 in Rome: In Roman numerals, the number 40 is represented as "XL."
• By the Sound of It: When we say out loud the combination of "XL" from the previous hint, it phonetically corresponds to "EXCEL."

Combining the Roman numeral for 40 with the phonetic sound clue, the answer "EXCEL" perfectly fits the clue's requirement to demonstrate excellence or stand out, making it the ideal solution for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "EXCEL"

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example :

she excelled at landscape painting

the keeper excelled himself to keep out an Elliott header

 The Crossword clue "Distinguish oneself with 40 in Rome, by the sound of it" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	11 March 2024	EXCEL