Proverbial payee NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from June 22, 2024
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Updated Jun 22, 2024
Proverbial payee NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Proverbial payee NYT for the June 22, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with P and end with R, and the possible solutions are PACER, PAGER, PIPER.
The answer is PIPER.
"PIPER" refers to the proverbial figure in the phrase "pay the piper," which means to face the consequences of one's actions or decisions, often through payment or suffering. The origin of the phrase dates back to the 17th century and alludes to the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, a legendary figure who rid the town of rats but was not paid as promised, leading him to take revenge by luring away the town's children with his magical pipe.
This tale has become synonymous with the idea that debts or obligations must eventually be settled, and the piper represents the person who is owed payment or recompense. In popular culture and literature, references to "paying the piper" underscore the inevitable consequences of one's choices, emphasizing accountability and the necessity of fulfilling promises or obligations.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on June 22, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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