"___ was I ere I saw Elba" (famous palindrome) Daily Themed Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from November 26, 2024
We have the answer for "___ was I ere I saw Elba" (famous palindrome) Daily Themed Crossword Clue, ABLE is the answer for "___ was I ere I saw Elba" (famous palindrome) Crossword Clue.
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Updated Nov 26, 2024
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"ABLE" is the answer for "___ was I ere I saw Elba" (famous palindrome) Daily Themed Crossword Clue.
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The crossword clue "___ was I ere I saw Elba" (famous palindrome) leads to the answer "ABLE." This is a reference to the well-known palindrome "Able was I ere I saw Elba," which is a phrase famously attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, suggesting that the phrase can be read the same forwards and backwards.
The palindrome is often used to symbolize Napoleon’s reflections on his exiled life on the island of Elba, with the phrase representing a poetic expression of his former strength and capability. The answer "ABLE" fits the clue perfectly as the first word in the palindrome, completing the famous phrase.
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