"Well, __ you asked..." Crossword Clue

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Today is 15 April 2024 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue ""Well, __ you asked..."" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Well, __ you asked..." has the answer "SINCE" because of its connection to time and causality. Here's why:

• Well: This word is often used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate a transition or acknowledgment of a preceding statement.
• You asked: Implies a past action or inquiry made by someone.
• Since: In this context, "SINCE" is used to denote the passage of time from the point of the inquiry. It links the acknowledgment of the query (Well) to the time of the request (You asked).

Therefore, when combined, the phrase "Well, __ you asked..." followed by "SINCE" gives a logical and coherent expression indicating a connection between a past question and the present moment.

Definition of "SINCE"

in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present

Example :

she has suffered from depression since she was sixteen

the worst property slump since the war

I've felt better since I've been here

 The Crossword clue ""Well, __ you asked..."" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	15 April 2024	SINCE
New York Times	4 December 2023	SINCE
Crossword Explorer	17 September 2023	SINCE
Universal	6 August 2022	SINCE
Daily Celebrity	30 January 2021	Since