Foreign seaman - an awful rascal Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Foreign seaman - an awful rascal" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Foreign seaman - an awful rascal" leads to the answer "LASCAR." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Foreign: The term "Foreign" in the clue indicates that the answer is related to a person from another country or culture, not native to the area.
2. Seaman: The word "Seaman" suggests that the answer should be a term associated with maritime or naval contexts, specifically someone who works on ships or boats.
3. An awful rascal: The phrase "an awful rascal" could be interpreted as a person of questionable character or someone mischievous.
4. LASCAR: In this context, "Lascar" refers to a sailor or seaman from the Indian subcontinent, particularly during the era of European colonialism. They were often employed on European ships and were sometimes viewed with skepticism or disdain by others on board, hence fitting the description of "an awful rascal."

Therefore, the answer "LASCAR" aligns with the clue's indications of a foreign seaman with questionable characteristics, making it the suitable solution for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "LASCAR"

a sailor from India or SE Asia

Example :

the manning of British ships by lascar crews

 The Crossword clue "Foreign seaman - an awful rascal" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	18 December 2023	LASCAR