Abbotts first baseman Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Abbotts first baseman" from Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Abbotts first baseman" in today's crossword puzzle has the answer "WHO". This seemingly ambiguous clue is a wordplay clue, where the word "Abbotts" is a hint to think of comedians and the word "first baseman" suggests a baseball reference. The answer "WHO" refers to the famous comedy duo Abbott and Costello and their famous routine "Who's on First?"

This clue utilizes a clever play on words to provide an indirect clue to the answer. Here's a breakdown of the clue and its connection to the answer:

1. The term "first baseman" typically refers to a baseball player who defends the first base.
2. "Abbotts" hints at the comedic duo Abbott and Costello, whose most famous routine revolves around a baseball team with players having confusing names.
3. The phrase "Who's on First?" is a recurring line in this Abbott and Costello routine, where Abbott repeatedly tries to explain the positions of the baseball players, leading to humorous misunderstandings.
4. The answer "WHO" directly corresponds to the question asked throughout the routine, emphasizing the confusion surrounding the first baseman's name.

By combining the clues related to baseball and comedians, the answer "WHO" becomes evident as the most fitting solution.

Definition of "WHO"

what or which person or people

Example :

who is that woman?

I wonder who that letter was from

Joan Fontaine plays the mouse who married the playboy

 The Crossword clue "Abbotts first baseman" published 8 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	26 April 2014	WHO
Boston Globe	24 August 2008	WHO
Newsday.com	10 February 2006	WHO