Adriatique ou Baltique Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Adriatique ou Baltique" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Adriatique ou Baltique" hints at a geographical reference. The word "Adriatique" refers to the Adriatic Sea, while "Baltique" refers to the Baltic Sea. Both are bodies of water or seas. Therefore, the answer to this clue is "MER".

Here's why the answer "MER" fits the clue:

1. The clue mentions "Adriatique ou Baltique." "Ou" is French for "or." This indicates that the answer can be either Adriatic or Baltic.
2. "Adriatique" refers to the Adriatic Sea, which is located between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula.
3. "Baltique" refers to the Baltic Sea, which is located in Northern Europe, bordered by countries such as Sweden, Finland, and Poland.
4. The common characteristic between these two seas is that they are both bodies of water, specifically seas.
5. In French, "MER" translates to "SEA" in English, which perfectly matches the clue.

Therefore, the word "MER" is the correct answer for the clue "Adriatique ou Baltique" as it encompasses both the Adriatic and the Baltic Seas.

 The Crossword clue "Adriatique ou Baltique" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	27 June 2020	MER