NYT Had a ball … a meatball, that is Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 20, 2024
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Updated Aug 20, 2024
Had a ball … a meatball, that is NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Had a ball … a meatball, that is NYT for the 20 August 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with A and end with E, and the possible solutions are ACE,ADE,ATE.
The answer is ATE.
The crossword clue "Had a ball … a meatball, that is" with the answer "ATE" refers to a playful double entendre where the phrase "had a ball" is typically understood to mean having a great time, but in this context, it is taken literally to indicate the act of eating a ball-shaped food item, specifically a meatball.
The clue cleverly uses this pun to lead solvers toward the simple, three-letter answer "ATE," which denotes the past tense of consuming food. This type of wordplay is common in crossword puzzles to add an element of fun and challenge, requiring solvers to think beyond the conventional meaning of phrases and consider alternative, often literal interpretations.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 20, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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