Do a bad tango in the Pacific archipelago Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's puzzle is "Do a bad tango in the Pacific archipelago." The answer to this clue is "TONGA."

The clue contains two main elements that help us arrive at the answer, "TONGA." Let's break it down:

1. Do a bad tango: This phrase implies that we need to find a word related to dancing, specifically a tango. However, the clue suggests that the tango is being done poorly or in a negative manner. This guides us to look for a word that means "bad" or "negative" in connection with the word "tango."
2. Pacific archipelago: This part of the clue provides additional context. It tells us that the answer is a place or name of a location related to the Pacific Ocean and consists of a group of islands.

By combining these elements, we can deduce that the answer, "TONGA," fits the clue. Here's why:

1. Do a bad tango: The word "TANGO" is a type of dance, which satisfies the requirement for the word related to dancing mentioned in the clue. Additionally, the word "bad" indicates that we need to find a negative or altered form of "tango." Using wordplay, "bad tango" can be rearranged to form "TONGA."
2. Pacific archipelago: "TONGA" is indeed a Pacific archipelago consisting of more than 170 islands.

Based on these clues and the connection between the elements, "TONGA" is the correct answer.

Definition of "TONGA"

a country in the South Pacific consisting of an island group south-east of Fiji; population 106,000 (estimated 2015); official languages, Tongan and English; capital, Nuku'alofa.

 The Crossword clue "Do a bad tango in the Pacific archipelago" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	23 January 2019	TONGA