Horse opera Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Horse opera" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Horse opera" is a classic example of a cryptic crossword clue where the answer "WESTERN" may not seem obvious at first glance. Here's why this clue matches the answer:

• "Horse": In the context of the clue, "Horse" refers to the common presence of horses in traditional Western movies, often known as "horse operas" due to their focus on cowboy themes and settings.
• "Opera": While this might lead you to think of musical performances, in the crossword world, "opera" can indicate a genre or type of work. In this case, it alludes to the genre of Western films, known for their depictions of the American West and cowboy culture.

By combining these two elements, "Horse" and "Opera," the answer "WESTERN" perfectly fits the clue, encapsulating the essence of classic Western movies that prominently feature horses and the iconic cowboy narrative.

More Answers:

• WESTERN
• OATER

Definition of "WESTERN"

situated in the west, or directed towards or facing the west

Example :

there will be showers in some western areas

Western society

the history of Western art

 The Crossword clue "Horse opera" published 94 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Metro Quick	12 March 2024	WESTERN
Newsday.com	18 February 2024	OATER
Daily American	7 December 2023	WESTERN
Crossword Champ Pro	27 November 2023	OATER
Wall Street Journal	15 November 2023	OATER
Crossword Champ Premium	22 August 2023	OATER
Evening Standard - Easy	10 May 2023	WESTERN
Penny dell	20 March 2023	OATER
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	28 October 2022	OATER
Mirror classic	27 June 2022	WESTERN
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	19 January 2020	OATER
Universal	31 August 2018	OATER
The Washington Post	24 December 2016	OATER
Thinks.com	4 April 2011	OATER
New York Times	10 July 2001	OATER