Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
Today's clue is "A pen for sheep" and the answer for this clue is "FOLD".
The clue "A pen for sheep" is a cryptic clue where the answer is a play on words. Let's break it down:
- "A pen" refers to an enclosure or an area where animals are kept.
- "For sheep" indicates that the solution we are looking for is related to sheep.
Putting these two parts together, we can see that "A pen for sheep" is a clever way of referring to a specific term used in sheep farming.
The answer to this clue is "FOLD".
In the context of sheep farming, a "fold" is an enclosed area or pen where sheep are kept. It acts as a shelter or a secure space for the sheep. The term "fold" is commonly used in agriculture and specifically in relation to sheep farming.
Examples:
- Farmers lead their flock of sheep into the fold at night.
- Shepherds ensure that the gates of the fold are securely closed to protect the sheep from predators.
- The sheep were happily grazing in the spacious fold.
So, the answer "FOLD" perfectly fits the clue "A pen for sheep" as it is a term specifically associated with sheep farming and describes the enclosed area where sheep are kept.
Definition of "FOLD"
bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another
Example :The Crossword clue "A pen for sheep" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
Crossword | Date | Answer |
The Telegraph - Quick | 14 February 2008 | FOLD |