"___, bomaye!" (Rumble in the Jungle chant) Crossword Clue

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The clue for today's crossword puzzle is ""___, bomaye!" (Rumble in the Jungle chant)" and the answer to this clue is "ALI". Let's explore why this clue has this answer.

1. The clue includes the phrase "___, bomaye!" which refers to a chant. This indicates that we are looking for a name or word related to a chant.
2. The term "Rumble in the Jungle" is mentioned in the clue. This phrase is famous for the boxing match that took place on October 30, 1974, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire.
3. The word "bomaye" in the chant is derived from Lingala, a language spoken in the region where the fight took place. It translates to "kill him" in English.
4. Putting these clues together, we can infer that the answer is a name associated with the "Rumble in the Jungle" and the chant "___, bomaye!" which means "kill him."
5. The most iconic figure associated with this event is Muhammad Ali. He faced George Foreman in the boxing match, and the crowd in Zaire would chant "Ali, bomaye!" to show their support.
6. Therefore, the answer to today's crossword clue is "ALI" as it matches the criteria mentioned in the clue: a chant related to the "Rumble in the Jungle" event.

In summary, the answer to today's crossword clue, ""___, bomaye!" (Rumble in the Jungle chant)," is "ALI." This answer relates to Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who was involved in the historic "Rumble in the Jungle" match against George Foreman.

Definition of "ALI"

(c.600–61 AD), the fourth caliph, cousin of Muhammad and husband of the prophet's daughter Fatima. Ali is regarded by Shiites as Muhammad's first true successor.

 The Crossword clue ""___, bomaye!" (Rumble in the Jungle chant)" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	27 June 2020	ALI