Four score and ten Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Four score and ten that was published at L.A. Times Daily crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Four score and ten" leads us to the answer "NINETY." Let's break down why this clue corresponds to the answer provided:

• Four score: In this context, "four score" refers to four sets of 20, which equals 80. The use of "score" harkens back to historical English measurement; a score is equal to 20 units.
• And ten: Adding "and ten" to the previous 80 gives us the total of 90.

Therefore, combining the description of "four score" with the additional "and ten" brings us to the numeric value of "NINETY," making it a fitting and logical answer to the clue "Four score and ten."

Definition of "NINETY"

equivalent to the product of nine and ten; ten less than one hundred; 90

Example :

a cheque for ninety pounds

art in the nineties

she is nearly ninety

 The Crossword clue "Four score and ten" published 8 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	15 October 2023	NINETY
The Times Concise	10 October 2020	NINETY
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	22 May 2018	NINETY
USA Today	20 October 2009	NINETY
Newsday.com	22 February 2006	NINETY
Universal	3 August 2004	NINETY