Fifty tucking into feast, ten almost finished French stew Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fifty tucking into feast, ten almost finished French stew" leads to the answer "BLANQUETTE" for several key reasons:

• Fifty tucking into feast: This part of the clue hints at the number 50, which is "L" in Roman numerals, tucked inside the word "banquet," indicating the removal of "L" from "banquet" results in "banque."
• Ten almost finished: The word "ten" almost finished gives us "t," and when combined with the previous part "banque," forms "banquet."
• French stew: The final part, "French stew," signifies the French dish "BLANQUETTE," which is a creamy stew traditionally made with veal, chicken, or lamb.

By piecing together the components of the clue and considering the hints provided, the answer "BLANQUETTE" emerges as the most fitting solution that aligns with the given wordplay elements.

Definition of "BLANQUETTE"

a dish consisting of white meat in a white sauce

Example :

a chicken blanquette

 The Crossword clue "Fifty tucking into feast, ten almost finished French stew" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Toughie	18 September 2018	BLANQUETTE