Bevel Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Bevel" crossword clue for today's "Evening Standard - Easy" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Bevel" and the answer is "CANT". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

1. The word "bevel" refers to an edge or surface that is slanted or sloping.
2. "CANT" is a word that means an inclination or slope. It is often used in carpentry or woodworking to describe a beveled edge or surface.
3. In the context of woodworking, a beveled surface is known as a "cant" or "canting." It is created by cutting or shaping the edge or surface at an angle other than 90 degrees.
4. The term "cant" is derived from the Old English word "cant," meaning an edge or corner.
5. By using the word "CANT" as the answer for the clue "Bevel," the crossword puzzle is highlighting the specific term used in carpentry and woodworking to describe a beveled edge or surface.

So, in today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Bevel" has the answer "CANT" because "CANT" is the term used to describe a beveled edge or surface, particularly in woodworking.

More Answers:

• CANT
• CHAMFER
• SLANT

Definition of "CANT"

hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature

Example :

he had no time for the cant of the priests about sin

thieves' cant

‘herstories’ rather than ‘histories’ as the cant phrase goes

 The Crossword clue "Bevel" published 16 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Easy	14 September 2023	CANT
The Irish Independent Simple	7 October 2022	CHAMFER
Metro Quick	24 January 2022	CANT
The Irish News Quick	22 July 2020	CHAMFER
The Times Concise	27 May 2018	CHAMFER
The Telegraph - Quick	17 February 2006	CHAMFER
Wall Street Journal	7 June 2002	SLANT