Canterbury pilgrim open to love on the way north Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Canterbury pilgrim open to love on the way north" leads us to the answer "FRANKLIN." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Canterbury Pilgrim: In this context, "Canterbury pilgrim" refers to a character from Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales." One of the characters in this collection of stories is the Franklin.
2. Open to love: The Franklin in "The Canterbury Tales" is portrayed as a generous and hospitable man who is open-hearted and welcoming, indicating his openness to love or affection.
3. On the way north: The Franklin is described as residing in an area of western England, which is situated in the northern part of the country when considering Canterbury as a reference point in the south.

Therefore, the answer "FRANKLIN" accurately corresponds to the clues given in the crossword, linking the character from Chaucer's tale to the description provided in the clue.

Definition of "FRANKLIN"

a landowner of free but not noble birth in the 14th and 15th centuries in England.

 The Crossword clue "Canterbury pilgrim open to love on the way north" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	1 December 2024	FRANKLIN