Really pointless meeting? Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue Really pointless meeting? published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Really pointless meeting?" leads us to the answer "RALLY." This seemingly paradoxical connection between the clue and the answer can be explained as follows:

1. "Really pointless": Here, "pointless" may refer to a lack of direction or purpose, indicating a meeting that seems to have no clear objective.
2. "Meeting": In the context of a gathering or assembly of people for a particular purpose, like a meeting.
3. Connection to "RALLY":
• RALLY can mean to come together for a common purpose or cause.
• In the context of a meeting, a RALLY can be a gathering, often for a specific cause or to express support for something.
• While the initial hint of "pointless" may lead us to think the meeting is aimless, the answer RALLY cleverly shows a twist where the meeting actually does have a purpose, emphasizing the unity and gathering aspect.

By exploring the subtle nuances of the words in the clue and their relation to the answer, we uncover the clever play on words that makes this crossword clue both challenging and satisfying to solve.

Definition of "RALLY"

(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion

Example :

the king escaped to Perth to rally his own forces

up to 50,000 people rallied in the city centre

colleagues rallied round to help Ann

 The Crossword clue "Really pointless meeting?" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Cryptic	6 March 2024	RALLY