A POW denies disaster will be used against them Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "A POW denies disaster will be used against them".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "A POW denies disaster will be used against them" leads us to the answer "WEAPONISED." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. POW: In this context, "POW" stands for Prisoner of War. This suggests a situation where someone is captured and held captive during a conflict.
2. Denies disaster: This part of the clue indicates that the Prisoner of War is refuting or rejecting the notion of a disastrous outcome or event.
3. Used against them: When something is "used against" a person, it means it is employed in an adversarial manner to harm or affect them negatively.

Putting these elements together, the word "WEAPONISED" perfectly encapsulates the idea that in the scenario described by the clue, a captor has transformed potential disasters into tools or weapons to harm the Prisoner of War. This answer elegantly captures the manipulation and exploitation of a dire situation for harmful intent.

 The Crossword clue "A POW denies disaster will be used against them" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	9 April 2026	WEAPONISED