NYT What Awakens Godzilla From The Ocean, Informally Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 09, 2024
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Updated Aug 09, 2024
What Awakens Godzilla From The Ocean, Informally NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to What Awakens Godzilla From The Ocean, Informally NYT for the August 09, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with H and end with B, and the possible solutions are HALEB, HIJAB, HBOMB.
The answer is HBOMB.
What Awakens Godzilla From The Ocean, Informally NYT Crossword Clue Explanation
The term "HBOMB" is an informal abbreviation for "hydrogen bomb." In many Godzilla movies, the iconic monster is awakened or disturbed by nuclear activity, particularly the detonation of hydrogen bombs. The use of "HBOMB" in the clue ties directly to the origins of Godzilla, who was initially conceived as a metaphor for the destructive power of nuclear weapons, a theme rooted in the real-world fears following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Understanding the Clue
- What Awakens Godzilla From The Ocean: This part of the clue references the event that disturbs Godzilla’s slumber and brings him to the surface, often depicted in films as the result of nuclear explosions.
- Informally: Indicates that the answer is a casual or shortened term.
- HBOMB: Short for hydrogen bomb, this term captures the essence of the nuclear activity that awakens Godzilla, linking back to the monster's origins as a symbol of nuclear devastation.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 09, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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