Three score Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Three score" leads to the answer "SIXTY" in today's crossword. Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

1. The term "Three score" in the clue refers to the number 60 in a somewhat traditional and poetic way.
2. "Score" is a term used to denote 20 years, so three score would be equivalent to 60 years (20 x 3 = 60).
3. It is a nod to historical usage where "score" was commonly used in the English language to represent sets of 20. So, "Three score" simply means 3 sets of 20, adding up to 60.

Therefore, the logical and linguistic connection between the clue "Three score" and the answer "SIXTY" is based on the historical context of using "score" as a unit of 20 years, multiplying it by three to arrive at the number 60. This type of wordplay is common in crosswords, where clues often rely on linguistic nuances and clever misdirection to arrive at the correct answer.

Definition of "SIXTY"

the number equivalent to the product of six and ten; ten more than fifty; 60

Example :

a crew of sixty

sixty bedrooms

sixty per cent of the children

 The Crossword clue "Three score" published 13 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Quick	20 March 2024	SIXTY
Evening Standard - Quick	26 August 2020	SIXTY
The Irish News Quick	20 December 2019	SIXTY
The Telegraph - Quick	1 November 2019	SIXTY
Crossword Climber	5 July 2018	SIXTY