Dim as can be, he was touchingly gifted Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue Dim as can be, he was touchingly gifted published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Dim as can be, he was touchingly gifted" is a clever play on words involving the concept of being gifted and the idea of being dim or not bright. When we think of someone being touchingly gifted with a special talent or ability, the name that immediately comes to mind is "MIDAS." In Greek mythology, King Midas was famously gifted with the ability to turn everything he touched into gold. However, this gift ultimately proved to be a curse as it led to unintended consequences. The word "Dim" in the clue can be interpreted as a reference to the idea of being "touched" by the Midas gift, which reinforces the connection between the clue and the answer. Through this clever wordplay, the answer "MIDAS" perfectly fits the theme of the clue and provides a satisfying solution for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "MIDAS"

a king of Phrygia, who, according to one story, was given by Dionysus the power of turning everything he touched into gold.

 The Crossword clue "Dim as can be, he was touchingly gifted" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Cryptic	17 April 2018	MIDAS