Detective in todays rag depicts how bad things were in 1984, for example 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 "Detective in todays rag depicts how bad things were in 1984, for example".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The answer to today's crossword clue, "Detective in today's rag depicts how bad things were in 1984, for example," is DYSTOPIA. Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Detective: In the clue, the word "detective" could be hinting at a genre or aspect of fiction that often deals with negative or oppressive societal structures.
2. Todays rag: "Today's rag" might symbolize the present state of the world or current events that reflect a bleak or pessimistic outlook.
3. How bad things were in 1984: The reference to "1984" likely alludes to George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984," known for its portrayal of a totalitarian regime and a society controlled by surveillance and manipulation.
4. For example: The phrase "for example" suggests that the answer is a term that exemplifies a society characterized by oppression, control, and often a loss of individual freedom.

Putting all these elements together, the word DYSTOPIA perfectly encapsulates the theme of a society facing extreme societal control, surveillance, and oppression, making it the fitting solution to today's crossword clue.

Definition of "DYSTOPIA"

an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

 The Crossword clue "Detective in todays rag depicts how bad things were in 1984, for example" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	22 January 2019	DYSTOPIA