Tent pitched in a copse, said to be a time of wit? Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from December 04, 2024
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Updated Dec 04, 2024
Tent pitched in a copse, said to be a time of wit? Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Tent pitched in a copse, said to be a time of wit? for the December 04, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 9 letters. Start with P and end with T, and the possible solutions are PALLIDEST, PALPITANT, PENTECOST.
The answer is PENTECOST.
"Tent pitched in a copse, said to be a time of wit? (9)" with the answer "PENTECOST" is a clever play on wordplay and definition. The definition, "a time of wit," refers to Pentecost, a Christian feast commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit, often associated with inspiration and wisdom. The wordplay involves "Tent pitched," indicating an anagram, and "in a copse," suggesting the letters of "tent" are to be found within "a copse." Rearranging these elements forms "PENTECOST."
The phrase "said to be" hints at the phonetic similarity or wordplay linking the clue's components. The surface reading cleverly misdirects with imagery of camping in a copse, but the cryptic elements reveal a meaningful religious reference. This layered clue beautifully combines thematic and linguistic elements for a satisfying solution.
This clue was last seen in Crossword Puzzle on December 04, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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