Decline to discourage start of Irish pontificate Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Decline to discourage start of Irish pontificate" leads us to the answer "DETERIORATE." Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits perfectly.

1. Decline: This word signals a decrease or worsening of something. It sets the tone for the overall direction of the answer.
2. To discourage: Here, we have a verb that implies preventing or attempting to prevent a specific action or state.
3. Start of Irish pontificate: This part of the clue adds a specific context. The "start of Irish pontificate" refers to the letter 'I' for Irish, the beginning letter of the word "pontificate."

When we combine all these elements, "DETERIORATE" emerges as the most suitable answer. To deteriorate means to become progressively worse over time, aligning perfectly with the clue's indication of decline and discouragement, along with the initial 'I' for Irish. It's a clever play on words that challenges solvers to think critically about the word's meaning in the context of the clue.

Definition of "DETERIORATE"

become progressively worse

Example :

relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply

 The Crossword clue "Decline to discourage start of Irish pontificate" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	5 March 2018	DETERIORATE