National spirit of England NYT Crossword Clue
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Updated Sep 05, 2024
National spirit of England NYT Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to National spirit of England NYT for the September 05, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 3 letters
- Start with G and end with N.
- Possible solutions are GUN,GAN,GIN.
Answer
The answer to the National spirit of England NYT crossword clue is "GIN."
The crossword clue "National spirit of England" with the answer "GIN" refers to gin being a historically significant and popular alcoholic beverage in England. Known as "Mother's Ruin" in the 18th century, gin played a large role in English drinking culture, particularly during the "Gin Craze," when its consumption surged due to its affordability and availability.
The clue cleverly uses the word "spirit" to hint at both a national characteristic and an alcoholic drink, making "GIN" the fitting answer for this English-centric reference.
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