A potato, for example, for an awful brute Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "A potato, for example, for an awful brute" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "A potato, for example, for an awful brute" is referencing a type of food item that fits the description given. The answer to this clue is "TUBER."

Here is an explanation of why the answer corresponds to the clue:

• Potato: The clue starts with the words "A potato," indicating that the answer must be something similar to a potato.
• For an awful brute: The next part of the clue provides further context, suggesting that the answer has a connection to an unpleasant or brutish character.

Considering these clues, "TUBER" fits the given criteria.

• Relation to a potato: A tuber is a specialized type of plant structure that serves as a storage organ, commonly found in potatoes. Hence, it is directly related to the mention of "A potato" in the clue.
• Connection to an awful brute: It might not be immediately clear how a tuber connects to an awful brute. However, "awful" can also mean "full of awe," and in this clue, it is used as a play on words. The word "brute" refers to an animal or a beast, and some animals are known for their awe-inspiring strength and power. The answer "TUBER" is a combination of "TUB" (which refers to a barrel or container) and "ER" (a fictitious role indicating a person who does a specific job). When combined, these elements phonetically resemble "tuber." The use of the word "brute" adds a humorous element to the clue, as it tricks the solver into thinking about a fierce or unpleasant character rather than imagining a potato-like object.

Therefore, based on the clues and the explanation provided, the answer "TUBER" fits the crossword clue "A potato, for example, for an awful brute."

Definition of "TUBER"

a much thickened underground part of a stem or rhizome, e.g. in the potato, serving as a food reserve and bearing buds from which new plants arise.

Example :

tuber cinereum

 The Crossword clue "A potato, for example, for an awful brute" published 7 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	30 November 2024	TUBER