"... ... burning bright, in the forests of the night" (Blake) Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "... ... burning bright, in the forests of the night (Blake)" and the answer for this clue is "TIGER". The answer refers to the word that completes the phrase given in the clue. Let's break it down to understand why "TIGER" is the correct answer.

1. The phrase "burning bright" indicates something vivid, intense, and powerful.
2. The phrase "in the forests of the night" suggests a dark and mysterious setting.
3. Putting these phrases together, we can infer that the answer is a creature that possesses strength, agility, and an ability to navigate in the darkness.
4. In the poem "The Tyger" by William Blake, the line "Tyger Tyger, burning bright, in the forests of the night" is used to describe a fearsome and awe-inspiring creature.
5. The word "TIGER" perfectly matches the characteristics described in the clue—powerful, fierce, and able to move stealthily in the darkness.

Therefore, based on the context of the clue and the description of the creature in the poem, the correct answer for today's clue is "TIGER." This answer aligns with the imagery and symbolism evoked in the poem by William Blake.

Definition of "TIGER"

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia but becoming increasingly rare.

Example :

despite his wound, he still fought like a tiger

one of the sport's young tigers

I'm a tiger for a bargain

 The Crossword clue ""... ... burning bright, in the forests of the night" (Blake)" published 12 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	11 May 2023	TIGER