Card, but not king — knave Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Card, but not king — knave" leads us to the answer "CAD." Here's why this clue corresponds to this specific answer:

1. Card: In a deck of playing cards, a "cad" is a person who behaves dishonorably, deceitfully, or unscrupulously. This term is often used to describe someone who is unethical or behaves in a morally wrong way.
2. But not king — knave: In this context, the clue is directing us to a term that relates to playing cards but specifically excludes the king and the knave (another term for a jack). This exclusion hints at a different card-related term, which in this case is "CAD."

By considering the characteristics of a card game and the deceptive behavior associated with a "cad," we can understand why this particular answer fits the given clue perfectly in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "CAD"

a man who behaves dishonourably, especially towards a woman

Example :

her adulterous cad of a husband

 The Crossword clue "Card, but not king — knave" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	3 October 2017	CAD