Dicky - a president lacking inspiration Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Dicky - a president lacking inspiration" leads us to the answer "PEDESTRIAN" for several reasons:

• "Dicky" - This word is a clever play on the nickname of President Richard Nixon, known as "Tricky Dick." The use of "Dicky" here subtly hints at Nixon without explicitly stating his full name, adding a layer of wordplay to the clue.
• "A president lacking inspiration" - In this part of the clue, the word "president" refers to Nixon, emphasizing his position as the president of the United States. The phrase "lacking inspiration" suggests a lack of remarkable qualities or charisma, alluding to Nixon's presidency that was marred by controversies such as the Watergate scandal.
• The Answer "PEDESTRIAN" - By putting these elements together, the answer "PEDESTRIAN" reflects the idea of something ordinary, unremarkable, or lacking inspiration. Just like a pedestrian crossing the street, the term signifies something average or unexceptional, fitting the theme conveyed in the clue.

Definition of "PEDESTRIAN"

a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle

Example :

the road is so dangerous pedestrians avoid it

a pedestrian bridge

disenchantment with their pedestrian lives

 The Crossword clue "Dicky - a president lacking inspiration" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	12 February 2018	PEDESTRIAN