Protracted Crossword Clue

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Hereby find the answer to the clue " Protracted " ,crossword hint that was earlier published on "The Times Concise".
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Protracted" hints at something elongated or extended, suggesting a lengthier or more drawn-out quality. The answer for this clue today, "LONGDRAWNOUT," perfectly aligns with the essence of the clue. Here's why this answer fits the clue:

• Long: The word "long" in "LONGDRAWNOUT" directly reflects the idea of being protracted. It signifies a significant duration or extent, matching the sense of duration implied by the clue.
• Drawn-Out: The term "drawn-out" emphasizes a prolonged or extended process, just like the idea of being protracted. This phrase encapsulates the concept of something being overly lengthy or extended beyond a typical timeframe.
• Combined Meaning: When "long" and "drawn-out" are fused into "LONGDRAWNOUT," the resulting word strongly conveys the notion of something excessively protracted or prolonged, making it a fitting answer to the clue.

Thus, the answer "LONGDRAWNOUT" aptly corresponds to the clue "Protracted" as it captures the essence of being overly extended or prolonged, aligning perfectly with the context of the crossword puzzle.

More Answers:

• LONGDRAWNOUT
• LONG
• LENGTHY
• TIME CONSUMING
• TIMECONSUMING
• LINGERING
• DRAWNOUT
• OVERLONG
• LATE
• DELAYED
• DREWOUT
• EXTENDED

 The Crossword clue "Protracted" published 114 time/s & has 12 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Concise	31 March 2024	LONGDRAWNOUT
Daily Themed	12 March 2024	LONG
Lovatts Universal	9 December 2023	LONG
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	27 November 2023	LONG
The Irish News Quick	9 May 2023	LENGTHY
The Sun Two Speed	21 June 2022	LONG

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Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	16 June 2021	LENGTHY
Mirror classic	28 April 2021	LONG
Wall Street Journal	5 February 2021	LONG
The Guardian Quick	5 August 2020	LONG
L.A. Times Daily	9 May 2020	LENGTHY
The Irish Independent Simple	27 January 2020	LENGTHY
The Telegraph - Quick	28 December 2019	LONG
Penny dell sunday	7 July 2019	LONG
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	3 May 2019	LONG
The Guardian	12 January 2017	DRAWNOUT
Newsday.com	16 May 2015	LATE
The Chronicle of Higher Education	20 March 2015	LONG
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	24 August 2008	LONG
L.A. Times Magazine	24 December 2006	LONG
Universal	30 March 2006	LONG
USA Today	20 September 2004	LONG