On the --- ---, teetotal (5,5) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 15, 2024

Crossword Answer: On the --- ---, teetotal (5,5)

Let’s find the answers to On the --- ---, teetotal (5,5) for the July 15, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 10 letters. Start with W and end with N, and the possible solutions are WAITPERSON,WARRINGTON,WATER WAGON.

The answer is WATER WAGON.

The crossword clue "On the --- ---, teetotal (5,5)" with the answer "WATER WAGON" The phrase "On the water wagon" is an idiomatic expression that means someone has decided to abstain from drinking alcohol, or to be "teetotal." The term "water wagon" originates from the early 20th century when water wagons were used to sprinkle water on dusty roads.

The expression came about from the idea that someone who had decided to give up alcohol would metaphorically ride on the water wagon, drinking water instead of alcoholic beverages. Breaking down the clue, "teetotal" directly hints at abstinence from alcohol, and "On the" fits perfectly with "WATER WAGON" in a 5,5 letter format, making "WATER WAGON" the apt solution.