Dined on humble pie Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Dined on humble pie" and the answer is "ATECROW". This answer is derived from the clue by making an anagram of the word "humble". By rearranging the letters, we can form the word "ELMBUH". However, this doesn't match the answer provided, so we need to further analyze the clue.

The phrase "humble pie" is an idiomatic expression that means admitting a mistake or being forced to acknowledge one's errors. It is a figurative way of saying that someone has to eat a dish made from humble ingredients, symbolizing their need to humble themselves.

In this crossword clue, the wordplay technique used is known as charade. It involves breaking down the clue into smaller components that can be combined to form the answer. Let's examine it:

1. "Dined" suggests eating or consuming something.
2. "On" is a preposition indicating the manner or substance involved in an action.
3. "Humble" refers to the adjective form of humbleness or modesty.
4. "Pie" is a savory or sweet dish consisting of a crust and filling.

Considering these individual elements, the answer "ATECROW" can be formed by combining:

• The verb "ATE," which signifies consuming food, like dining.
• The preposition "ON," which connects the action of eating with the next component.
• The adjective "CROW," which can refer to the bird or be used figuratively as a verb meaning to express triumphant satisfaction.

When combined, these components fit the clue perfectly, as "Dined on humble pie" can be interpreted as eating or consuming the word "CROW" in a victorious or triumphant manner. Thus, the answer for today's crossword puzzle is "ATECROW".

 The Crossword clue "Dined on humble pie" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	3 December 2022	ATECROW
New York Times	23 January 2019	ATECROW
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	10 August 2008	ATECROW