American splitting hairs got the bullet for last retort on the way out Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "American splitting hairs got the bullet for last retort on the way out".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "American splitting hairs got the bullet for last retort on the way out." The answer to this clue is "APARTINGSHOT."

This clue is a cryptic crossword clue, which means it has a hidden meaning or a wordplay element. Let's break it down to understand why "APARTINGSHOT" is the correct answer:

1. "American" is a clue that indicates we're looking for something related to the United States.
2. "Splitting hairs" is a phrase that suggests we need to look for a word that means being extremely nitpicky or overly particular.
3. "Got the bullet" is a phrase that means someone has been fired or dismissed.
4. "Last retort" indicates that we're looking for a word that means a final reply or comeback.
5. "On the way out" implies that the word we're seeking should be spelled backward.

Putting these clues together, we can decipher the answer "APARTINGSHOT." Here's the breakdown:

1. "APA" is an abbreviation for the American Psychological Association, which represents the United States.
2. "RING" is a word that means to separate into parts or sections, indicating that we're splitting hairs.
3. "SHOT" is a synonym for being fired or dismissed, connecting to the phrase "got the bullet."
4. "TRAP" is a word that means a trick or comeback, serving as the last retort.

When we reverse the word "APARTINGSHOT," we find that it matches the clue "American splitting hairs got the bullet for last retort on the way out." Therefore, "APARTINGSHOT" is the correct answer for this crossword clue.

 The Crossword clue "American splitting hairs got the bullet for last retort on the way out" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	20 September 2018	APARTINGSHOT