Fit to ___ Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Fit to ___ that was published at Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fit to ___" with the answer "ATEE" may seem puzzling at first, but there is a clever connection between the clue and its solution:

1. Homophone Clue: In this crossword puzzle, the wordplay technique at play is a homophone clue. The word "Fit to" when pronounced sounds identical to the word "fit two," which is homophonous with "ATEE." This linguistic play on words is a common strategy in crosswords to add a layer of challenge to the solving experience.
2. Example: Consider the clue "Sound of a bell," the answer could be "PEAL" which sounds like "peel." Similarly, in our case, "Fit to" is a homophone for "fit two," represented by "ATEE."
3. Homophones: Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings or spellings. By recognizing this wordplay in the clue, solvers can arrive at the answer "ATEE" by understanding the phonetic similarity between "fit two" and the word "ATEE."

This clever wordplay showcases the intricacies of crossword construction, challenging solvers to think creatively and decipher the hidden meanings behind seemingly straightforward clues. "Fit to ___" leading to the answer "ATEE" demonstrates the richness of language and the delight of cracking crossword puzzles through clever word associations.

 The Crossword clue "Fit to ___" published 31 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	6 June 2023	ATEE
Penny dell sunday	22 December 2019	ATEE
Newsday.com	8 November 2018	ATEE
L.A. Times Daily	22 June 2018	ATEE
The Washington Post	22 June 2018	ATEE
New York Times	16 February 2014	ATEE
Ink Well xwords	13 December 2013	ATEE
USA Today	15 May 2013	ATEE
Boston Globe	15 January 2012	ATEE
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	18 September 2011	ATEE
Universal	29 July 2010	ATEE