Desperate, men ate a sea cow Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Desperate, men ate a sea cow".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Desperate, men ate a sea cow" leads to the answer "MANATEE". Here's why this clue corresponds to the word "MANATEE":

1. Desperate: In the context of the clue, "desperate" implies a strong need or hunger, which relates to the idea of consuming something out of necessity.
2. Men: Referring to men eating the sea cow suggests a group of individuals partaking in an unusual meal.
3. Ate a sea cow: The phrase "ate a sea cow" points directly to the animal in question, the manatee, which is often called a sea cow due to its slow, herbivorous nature.

Considering these elements together, "Desperate, men ate a sea cow" hints at the answer "MANATEE" as it cleverly combines the image of men in dire straits consuming this gentle marine mammal.

Definition of "MANATEE"

a sea cow of tropical Atlantic coasts and estuaries, with a rounded tail flipper.

 The Crossword clue "Desperate, men ate a sea cow" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	6 February 2026	MANATEE