Dinosaur's decline complete in the vicinity Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Dinosaur's decline complete in the vicinity" leads to the answer "DIPLODOCUS" for the following reasons:

1. Dinosaur: The clue starts by indicating that the answer relates to a dinosaur, narrowing down the possible options to dinosaur names.
2. Decline: The word "decline" in the clue suggests a decrease or a reduction, indicating that the answer might involve a dinosaur that no longer exists or is in decline.
3. Complete: The term "complete" implies that the word for the dinosaur in question is fully spelled out within the clue itself.
4. In the vicinity: The phrase "in the vicinity" implies that the answer is closely associated with the surrounding context, leading to the conclusion that the full dinosaur name is hidden within the clue itself.

Putting these components together, "DIPLODOCUS" fits the criteria as it is a dinosaur name, contains the word "complete" within it, and can be found within the clue itself when considering the arrangement of the letters. The clever wordplay and association between the clue and answer make "DIPLODOCUS" the appropriate solution for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "DIPLODOCUS"

a huge herbivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic period, with a long slender neck and tail.

 The Crossword clue "Dinosaur's decline complete in the vicinity" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	18 September 2018	DIPLODOCUS