12 downs 52, old couple beyond sophisticated Cumbrian town drinking Bordeaux, say? Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue is "12 downs 52, old couple beyond sophisticated Cumbrian town drinking Bordeaux, say?"

The answer for this clue is "CHICKEN".

Let's break down the clue to understand why the answer is "CHICKEN".

1. First, we have the number "12 downs". This indicates that the answer will be found in the 12th column, going down.
2. The next part of the clue is "52, old couple". Here, "52" refers to the 52nd row in the crossword grid. "Old couple" implies that we need to look for a word that consists of two letters.
3. The following part is "beyond sophisticated Cumbrian town". This suggests that we should look beyond or after the name of a sophisticated town in Cumbria. In England, one such town is Keswick, known for its cultured atmosphere.
4. The final part of the clue is "drinking Bordeaux, say?". This indicates that the answer should include a word associated with drinking, such as "wine". "Bordeaux" suggests a type of wine.

Taking all these elements into account, we can derive the answer "CHICKEN".

How do all these components fit together?

1. In the 12th column going down, we find the two letters "CH".
2. Looking beyond Keswick, we find the word "ICKEN". Keswick is known for its sophistication, making it an ideal choice for the "sophisticated Cumbrian town" mentioned in the clue.
3. Finally, we incorporate the word "wine" indicated by "Bordeaux" into our answer, resulting in "CHICKEN".

Therefore, the answer to the clue "12 downs 52, old couple beyond sophisticated Cumbrian town drinking Bordeaux, say?" is "CHICKEN".

Definition of "CHICKEN"

a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one

Example :

rationing was still in force and most people kept chickens

roast chicken

he was killed by a car after he lay in the road playing chicken

 The Crossword clue "12 downs 52, old couple beyond sophisticated Cumbrian town drinking Bordeaux, say?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian	12 April 2018	CHICKEN