Captive audience at first, say, turning on entertainer Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Captive audience at first, say, turning on entertainer" leads to the answer "HOSTAGE." Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

1. Captive audience at first: Here, "Captive audience" hints at someone being held against their will or under control.
2. Say, turning on entertainer: The phrase "say, turning on entertainer" suggests a play on words or a change in perspective related to an entertainer.

When we combine these elements, "Captive audience" and "Entertainer" both point to the idea of being controlled or held hostage in some manner. Therefore, the answer "HOSTAGE" fits perfectly with the clues provided in the crossword, creating a link between captivity and entertainment, resulting in the answer being a person who is restrained or under control – a hostage.

Definition of "Hostage"

a person seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a condition

Example :

they were held hostage by armed rebels

 The Crossword clue "Captive audience at first, say, turning on entertainer" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	18 March 2024	HOSTAGE
The Times Cryptic	12 June 2018	HOSTAGE