This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Fateful day that was published at The Washington Post Sunday crossword puzzle page.
Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
The clue "Fateful day" in today's crossword puzzle corresponds to the answer IDES.
1. In ancient Roman times, the Ides referred to the 15th day of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of all other months in the Roman calendar.
2. The Ides of March is particularly famous as it was on this day in 44 BC that Julius Caesar was assassinated, marking a fateful event in Roman history.
3. The term "Ides" itself carries a sense of warning or foreboding due to its association with historic events like the assassination of Caesar.
4. By providing the answer "IDES" for the clue "Fateful day," crossword solvers can draw a direct connection to significant historical events tied to this day in ancient Rome.
Definition of "IDES"
(in the ancient Roman calendar) a day falling roughly in the middle of each month (the 15th day of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th of other months) from which other dates were calculated.
The Crossword clue "Fateful day" published 10 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
| Crossword | Date | Answer |
| The Washington Post Sunday | 22 December 2019 | IDES |
| New York Times | 22 May 2018 | IDES |
| L.A. Times Daily | 2 January 2016 | IDES |
| The Chronicle of Higher Education | 12 December 2014 | IDES |
| USA Today | 16 February 2013 | IDES |
| Universal | 22 January 2004 | IDES |
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