Channel's only occupant is a naval hero Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Channel's only occupant is a naval hero" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

To understand why the answer for today's crossword clue "Channels only occupant is a naval hero" is "NELSON," we need to break down the clue:

1. Channels: This could refer to TV channels, radio channels, or even water channels like canals.
2. Only occupant: This suggests that within the word related to "Channels," there is only one letter occupying the space.
3. Naval hero: The term "naval hero" points us towards a famous figure in naval history.

Considering these elements, the answer "NELSON" fits perfectly:

1. In the word "Channels," only the letter "N" is present, making it the only occupant.
2. Nelson: Admiral Horatio Nelson was a celebrated British naval officer known for his victories during the Napoleonic Wars.

Therefore, the clue cleverly combines "Channels" (with only the letter "N") and "Naval hero" to lead us to the answer "NELSON," making it a well-crafted crossword puzzle clue.

Definition of "NELSON"

a wrestling hold in which one arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand is applied to the neck (half nelson), or both arms and hands are applied (full nelson).

 The Crossword clue "Channel's only occupant is a naval hero" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	2 October 2024	NELSON