Traitor NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 13, 2024
We have the answer for the NYT Crossword Clue Traitor. Here is the right answer to the Traitor NYT crossword clue, 3 Letters featured in the NYT crossword puzzle. The correct answer to this clue is RAT.
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Updated Aug 13, 2024
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Traitor NYT Crossword Clue 3 Letters Answer
Let’s find the answers to Traitor NYT for the August 13, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with R and end with T, and the possible solutions are RET, RCT, RAT.
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The answer is RAT.
The clue "Traitor" with the answer "RAT" refers to someone who betrays or is disloyal, particularly in secret or underhanded ways. The term "rat" is often used colloquially to describe a person who informs on or betrays their friends, associates, or colleagues, especially for personal gain or favor.
This metaphor likens the behavior of the traitor to the animal known for its sneaky and untrustworthy characteristics. Thus, calling someone a "rat" highlights the negative perception of their betrayal.
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