Flag horribly at first, like Oscar Wilde? Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Flag horribly at first, like Oscar Wilde?" leads us to the answer "IRISH" for several reasons:

• Flag: The word "flag" can refer to a symbol or emblem, which in this context may allude to a national flag, like the tricolor flag of Ireland.
• Horribly at first: The phrase "horribly" suggests an anagram, where the letters of a word are rearranged. Here, the initial letters of "horribly" rearrange to form "IRISH," indicating that some manipulation, like an anagram, is required to derive the answer.
• Oscar Wilde: The reference to Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer known for his wit and humor, serves as a subtle hint pointing towards the answer being "IRISH" as Wilde was of Irish descent.

Therefore, the answer "IRISH" fits perfectly with the given clue, cleverly combining wordplay elements to lead solvers to the correct solution.

Definition of "IRISH"

relating to Ireland, its people, or the Celtic language traditionally and historically spoken there.

 The Crossword clue "Flag horribly at first, like Oscar Wilde?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	26 September 2018	IRISH