Fraternal, but formidable we hear, teller of tales Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fraternal, but formidable we hear, teller of tales" leads us to the answer "GRIMM." Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

1. Fraternal: The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were known for their collaboration in collecting and publishing folklore.
2. Formidable: The tales collected by the Brothers Grimm are considered formidable in the world of storytelling, enduring through generations.
3. We hear: The word "Grimm" is a homophone for "grim," which ties back to the tone of some of the darker fairy tales in their collection.
4. Teller of tales: The Brothers Grimm are famous for being tellers of classic fairy tales such as "Cinderella," "Snow White," and "Hansel and Gretel."

By piecing together these contextual clues, the answer "GRIMM" perfectly fits the description provided in the crossword clue, bringing to mind the renowned storytelling duo of the Brothers Grimm.

Definition of "GRIMM"

Jacob (Ludwig Carl) (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (Carl) (1786–1859), German philologists and folklorists. In 1852 the brothers jointly inaugurated a dictionary of German on historical principles, which was eventually completed by other scholars in 1960. They also compiled an anthology of German fairy tales, which appeared in three volumes between 1812 and 1822.

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Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Specialist	1 August 2014	GRIMM