Caesar's rebuke to Brutus Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Caesar's rebuke to Brutus that was published at New York Times crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Caesar's rebuke to Brutus" has the answer "ETTU." Let's take a closer look at why this answer fits the clue.

1. Caesar: The clue mentions "Caesar," which refers to the historical figure Julius Caesar. We need to find a word or phrase associated with him.
2. Rebuke: The word "rebuke" suggests an expression of disapproval or criticism towards someone. In the context of the clue, we are looking for a word or phrase representing Caesar's disapproval.
3. Brutus: The mentioning of "Brutus" in the clue connects the answer to a specific person. In this case, Brutus refers to Marcus Junius Brutus, one of the conspirators involved in the assassination of Julius Caesar.
4. ETTU: Putting all the pieces together, we arrive at the answer "ETTU." While it may not be a common English word, it is an abbreviation that can be deciphered. "ET" can represent "Et tu," which is Latin for "And you." This phrase famously appears in Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," where Caesar utters it upon seeing Brutus among his assassins. The addition of the "U" completes the abbreviation.

Therefore, the answer "ETTU" perfectly matches the clue "Caesar's rebuke to Brutus," fitting the context of the historical event and the associated phrase. Crossword puzzles often require knowledge of literature and history, and this clue showcases the connection between Shakespeare's play and the language used by Julius Caesar.

 The Crossword clue "Caesar's rebuke to Brutus" published 8 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	4 July 2022	ETTU
The Washington Post	22 June 2016	ETTU
USA Today	13 February 2016	ETTU
L.A. Times Daily	28 July 2014	ETTU
Universal	21 December 2008	ETTU