Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
"Dozen sure to end up without victory at the meeting-place" is the clue for today's crossword puzzle. The answer to this clue is "RENDEZVOUS". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits.
- The clue starts with "Dozen". This refers to a group of twelve.
- The word "sure" implies certainty or confidence.
- "To end up without victory" suggests the absence of winning or losing.
- "At the meeting-place" indicates a location where people gather or come together.
When we analyze each part of the clue, we can see that "Dozen" (twelve) and "sure" combine to form "12-SURE". Next, we consider "end up without victory", which can be represented as "LOSE". Finally, "meeting-place" translates to "VENUE".
Putting all the parts together, we have "12-SURE" + "LOSE" + "VENUE" which gives us "RENDEZVOUS". This word perfectly matches the clue, as rendezvous commonly refers to a planned meeting at a specific place and time.
The answer "RENDEZVOUS" satisfies all the elements mentioned in the clue, making it the correct solution for today's crossword puzzle.
Definition of "RENDEZVOUS"
a meeting at an agreed time and place
Example :The Crossword clue "Dozen sure to end up without victory at the meeting-place" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
Crossword | Date | Answer |
The Irish News Cryptic | 8 January 2019 | RENDEZVOUS |