The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "AXA Ireland out of place in Egypt".
Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
Today's clue is "AXA Ireland out of place in Egypt" and the answer is "ALEXANDRIA". Let's break down why this clue leads us to this answer:
- "AXA Ireland" is a slight hint that we need to rearrange the letters in the clue.
- When we rearrange the letters of "AXA Ireland", we get "ALEXANDRIA".
- "Out of place in Egypt" is likely indicating that the answer is a location in Egypt which is not originally mentioned in the clue.
- ALEXANDRIA is indeed a city in Egypt, known for its historical significance and major port on the Mediterranean Sea.
The connection is that we take the letters of "AXA Ireland" and rearrange them to form "ALEXANDRIA", which is an Egyptian city. The clue is cleverly constructed to misdirect by using the terms "Ireland" and "AXA", but ultimately leads us to the correct answer.
Crossword puzzles often rely on wordplay, anagrams, or hidden clues to challenge solvers. In this case, the clue cleverly hides the answer by rearranging letters and providing contextual hints. Solvers are encouraged to think outside the box and consider possible word manipulations. This particular clue showcases the ability of crosswords to combine language skills and lateral thinking to arrive at the correct solution.
Definition of "ALEXANDRIA"
the chief port of Egypt; population 4,084,700 (est. 2006). Alexandria was a major centre of Hellenistic culture and was renowned for its extensive library (burned down in the 3rd century AD).
The Crossword clue "AXA Ireland out of place in Egypt" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
Crossword | Date | Answer |
Irish Times Crosaire | 11 September 2019 | ALEXANDRIA |