Churchill address Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Churchill address" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Churchill address" leads us to the answer "SIR" for several reasons:

1. Familiar Title: "Sir" is a title of honor used in the UK and Commonwealth countries. Winston Churchill, the famous British statesman, was knighted and thus addressed as "Sir Winston Churchill."
2. Cultural Significance: In history and popular culture, when referring to an esteemed figure like Churchill, "Sir" is the expected address due to his knighthood.
3. Crossword Convention: Crosswords often use titles as clues for more concise answers. In this case, "Churchill address" efficiently signifies the title given to Churchill without being overly verbose.

This connection between the clue and the answer "SIR" is a classic example of how crossword puzzles rely on subtle hints and common knowledge to guide solvers to the correct solution.

Definition of "SIR"

used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority

Example :

excuse me, sir

Dear Sir

 The Crossword clue "Churchill address" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	30 June 2020	SIR